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BC11 ZBW

2011 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1190cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,850 mi
Last recorded47,850 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Micra41,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 ZBW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,190cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 47,850 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 47,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 42,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2025 42,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 66,010 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 66,010 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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BC11 ZBW is a 2011 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,190cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2011 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 41,330 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC11 ZBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 15 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC11 ZBW registered?

BC11 ZBW is a 2011 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is BC11 ZBW safe to buy?

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