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BMZ 1241

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,195 mi
Last recorded120,195 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 1241
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 120,195 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 109,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 109,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake caliper not returning to stop

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 102,859 miles

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

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

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

parking brake feels bit tight

Pass 14 Mar 2023 98,608 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 98,441 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 93,591 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 93,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 88,991 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 87,234 miles

Nearside Front Play in anti-roll bar bush

Offside Front Play in anti-roll bar bush

Fail 13 Mar 2020 87,234 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in anti-roll bar bush

Offside Front Play in anti-roll bar bush

Pass 5 Apr 2019 84,737 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 80,708 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear brake discs showing signs of wear

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Mar 2018 80,708 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear brake discs showing signs of wear

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,727 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,239 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,857 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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BMZ 1241 is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 102,326 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BMZ 1241, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BMZ 1241 registered?

BMZ 1241 is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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