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BF12 NLO

2012 Nissan Note

Beige Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,434 mi
Last recorded83,434 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Note49,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 NLO
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 83,434 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 83,434 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 69,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 68,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 57,352 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 44,769 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 44,765 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 30,799 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 18,065 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 14,848 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 13,391 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 12,659 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 12,659 miles

Headlamp aim too low both adjusted (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 11,249 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 9,805 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 8,321 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Note?

Based on 2,716,974 MOT tests across 180,658 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,170
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
180,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 38,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,534
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,389
Stop lamp not working 26,678
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 18,089
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BF12 NLO is a 2012 Nissan Note in Beige with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 49,363 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 Note fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 38,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF12 NLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Note typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Note is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF12 NLO registered?

BF12 NLO is a 2012 Nissan Note, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BF12 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 NLO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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