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BG11 DMU

2011 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,520 mi
Last recorded60,520 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Micra41,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 DMU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 60,520 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 56,344 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 52,136 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear boot struts DO NOT support weight of boot

Pass 19 Jan 2023 49,077 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear boot struts do not support weight of boot

Pass 18 Jan 2022 46,187 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 43,053 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 43,035 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 43,035 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 39,772 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 34,888 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 34,887 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 29,478 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 24,545 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 18,722 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 12,874 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 6,381 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 6,381 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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BG11 DMU is a 2011 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 41,330 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 Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG11 DMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 15 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BG11 DMU is a 2011 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 May 2011.

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