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BM53 LNV

2017 Nissan Elgrand

Gold Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,409 mi
Last recorded163,409 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Nissan Elgrand114,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 LNV
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2017
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 163,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front wing damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 163,388 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 151,210 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 151,207 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to hold rpm constant (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 136,773 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 126,498 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 123,016 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 123,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 115,670 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 115,670 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 98,740 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 98,009 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?

Based on 136,948 MOT tests across 17,589 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
5,309
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
17,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,279
fog lamp not working 1,174
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BM53 LNV is a 2017 Nissan Elgrand in Gold with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 114,615 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 Elgrand fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BM53 LNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Elgrand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 9 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BM53 LNV registered?

BM53 LNV is a 2017 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 June 2017.

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