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BF09 XMS

2009 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,952 mi
Last recorded70,952 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Primastar99,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 XMS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 70,952 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

N/S/F Subframe Bracket Slightly Corroded

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 67,437 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

N/S/F Subframe Bracket Slightly Corroded

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 67,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

N/S/F Subframe Bracket Slightly Corroded

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 63,446 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 63,402 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Support bars (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 59,492 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 59,478 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 54,888 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 54,868 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to wear indicator on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 49,576 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 44,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 37,926 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 37,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 30,643 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 30,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 24,673 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 18,860 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 12,606 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 5,768 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 5,390 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 5,390 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 3,993 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 3,993 miles

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

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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BF09 XMS is a 2009 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 99,588 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 BF09 XMS, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF09 XMS registered?

BF09 XMS is a 2009 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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