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BL12 GNN

2012 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,798 mi
Last recorded167,798 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 GNN
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 167,798 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 167,798 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 150,883 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 150,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 133,081 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis rail at cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff flange seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside forward leaf spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 133,080 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis rail at cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff flange seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside forward leaf spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 116,108 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 103,192 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 103,192 miles

Central Front Emissions not tested Exhaust detached at flexible joint. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 92,420 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 92,420 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 May 2020 80,111 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 68,240 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 68,240 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 55,060 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 55,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,278 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 37,609 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 25,815 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 24,382 miles

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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BL12 GNN is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 88,203 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL12 GNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Navara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL12 GNN is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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