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B21 BDR

2012 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,864 mi
Last recorded117,864 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 BDR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 117,864 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 111,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2025 111,750 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 111,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 101,282 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake pads worn 60%

Fail 30 Apr 2024 101,282 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake pads worn 60%

Pass 28 Apr 2023 90,400 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 80,638 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 68,690 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,181 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 52,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 52,620 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 42,745 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 37,746 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 37,746 miles

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 29,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,157 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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B21 BDR is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 96,675 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B21 BDR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B21 BDR registered?

B21 BDR is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is B21 BDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 BDR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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