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BD53 BJD

2012 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,749 mi
Last recorded146,749 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 BJD
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 146,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Jul 2024 137,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 132,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 132,578 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 127,648 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 127,621 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively leaking gasket (1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 119,934 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 119,934 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 112,746 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 112,746 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 100,614 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 100,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 94,721 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 83,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge 255/60-18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,737 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 69,737 miles

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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BD53 BJD is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 88,203 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD53 BJD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Navara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD53 BJD is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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