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BJ62 PXZ

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,677 mi
Last recorded142,677 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 PXZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 142,677 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 119,740 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2023 110,556 miles

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

N/S rear tyre sidewall perishing

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 110,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

N/S rear tyre sidewall perishing

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 104,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer handbrake cable sticking

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Aug 2022 104,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer handbrake cable sticking

stone chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 98,463 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

chip in windscreen

tow bar electrics not connected

Fail 8 Dec 2020 98,463 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

chip in windscreen

tow bar electrics not connected

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 96,673 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

tow bar electrics not connected

Fail 28 Nov 2019 96,673 miles

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

tow bar electrics not connected

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 93,907 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 1 Dec 2017 85,839 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 67,206 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 46,601 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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BJ62 PXZ is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ62 PXZ, 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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What year was BJ62 PXZ registered?

BJ62 PXZ is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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