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BM04 BVV

2004 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,172 mi
Last recorded163,172 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primastar108,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 BVV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 163,172 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 162,822 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 157,140 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 156,917 miles

Nearside mirror glass tapped in

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

small chip in front windscreen

Fail 9 May 2014 156,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror glass tapped in

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

small chip in front windscreen

Pass 22 May 2013 151,784 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 151,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 133,993 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside & offside front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 7 Nov 2011 133,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside & offside front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2010 122,722 miles

steering rack track rods have slight play in ball joints

Fail 17 Aug 2010 122,718 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

steering rack track rods have slight play in ball joints

Pass 5 Aug 2009 104,367 miles

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

slight movement in n/s steering arm

Fail 5 Aug 2009 104,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight movement in n/s steering arm

Pass 19 Aug 2008 88,930 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 80,838 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 80,720 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BM04 BVV is a 2004 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 108,630 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 Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BM04 BVV, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BM04 BVV is a 2004 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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