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BF12 CGK

2012 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

243,719 mi
Last recorded243,719 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 CGK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 243,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Tyre also wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 218,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 203,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 196,938 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2022 196,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 173,304 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both fronts. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Gaiter. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Gaiter. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 149,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlight bulb slightly defective.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering joint worn.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very heavy wear on inner edge. and at 3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 149,000 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlight bulb slightly defective.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering joint worn.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very heavy wear on inner edge. and at 3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 122,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush has slight movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

unable to see discs and pads through steel wheels

Fail 28 Sep 2019 122,897 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush has slight movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

unable to see discs and pads through steel wheels

Pass 27 Sep 2018 120,542 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 111,539 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 96,811 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 96,811 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,036 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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BF12 CGK is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BF12 CGK, 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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BF12 CGK is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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