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BD12 WSN

2012 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,751 mi
Last recorded84,751 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 WSN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 84,751 miles

Front Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Under body corrosion

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 80,529 miles

Front Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 80,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 76,524 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 76,524 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 69,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 64,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jul 2021 64,801 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2020 56,259 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED AT REAR

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 56,259 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED AT REAR

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 47,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed DRIVERS BELT. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 47,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed DRIVERS BELT. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 36,342 miles

Offside Front seat belt becoming worn

hazard light switch becoming worn

Pass 25 Jan 2017 30,578 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 30,577 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 24,288 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 24,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2015 17,119 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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BD12 WSN is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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