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BF12 PMX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,766 mi
Last recorded162,766 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 PMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 162,766 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 154,914 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 140,378 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2024 140,326 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 127,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 119,131 miles

emissions undetected peak

Pass 19 Oct 2020 115,995 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 108,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear door and quarter panel damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 17 Apr 2019 108,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear door and quarter panel damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 20 Apr 2018 104,475 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 104,470 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 87,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 87,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 67,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 52,978 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Insignia?

Based on 3,238,878 MOT tests across 297,647 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
297,647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 45,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,535
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,349
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,379
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BF12 PMX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 83,571 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 Vauxhall Insignia fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 45,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF12 PMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Insignia typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF12 PMX registered?

BF12 PMX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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