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BJ12 BWO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,598 mi
Last recorded105,598 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 BWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 105,598 miles

Front both front suspension arms rear bush perished

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 105,597 miles

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

Front both front suspension arms rear bush perished

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 100,577 miles

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

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush perishing

Rear front trailing arm bushes starting to come away

Pass 6 Nov 2023 91,122 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2023 91,122 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front head lamps damp inside

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2022 80,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover come away

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front small arms bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres worn slightly on edge

both front head lights damp inside

Pass 19 Nov 2021 73,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective full of water [ not affecting beam ] (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 73,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective full of water [ not affecting beam ] (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 66,702 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 59,543 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 May 2018 53,298 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 45,761 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 35,885 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BJ12 BWO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ12 BWO, 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 BJ12 BWO registered?

BJ12 BWO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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