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BD12 WTE

2012 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,349 mi
Last recorded144,349 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 144,349 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 144,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 143,545 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 143,513 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced panel separated from cill with sharp edge in front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 132,931 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 115,169 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 101,083 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 93,621 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 75,955 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Pass 3 May 2018 61,064 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 61,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure rubbing on inner wheel (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2017 53,948 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 53,945 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 47,228 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 35,192 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 35,192 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 WTE is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BD12 WTE, 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 WTE registered?

BD12 WTE is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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The MOT history for BD12 WTE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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