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BD12 WPV

2012 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,995 mi
Last recorded97,995 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 WPV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 97,995 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 97,992 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 93,599 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 93,593 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 90,228 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 90,222 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake lower effort

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 87,761 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 84,509 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 84,507 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 78,708 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 78,703 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 73,982 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 62,873 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 54,444 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 54,444 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 48,003 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,012 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 40,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 31,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BD12 WPV is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD12 WPV, 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 BD12 WPV registered?

BD12 WPV is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is BD12 WPV safe to buy?

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