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BN12 CVH

2012 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,896 mi
Last recorded144,896 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 CVH
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 144,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 138,211 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 130,512 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 130,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 120,783 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 120,781 miles

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

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 107,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Subframe, Nearside Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 107,656 miles

Position lamp not working Offside & Nearside Front Position Lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Subframe, Nearside Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 97,907 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Subframe, Nearside Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 97,907 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside & Nearside Rear Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Subframe, Nearside Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 90,164 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 90,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 78,829 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,143 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,470 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 61,470 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 52,237 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 43,209 miles

center brake light not working

low diesel emitter

Fail 24 Apr 2015 43,208 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

center brake light not working

low diesel emitter

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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BN12 CVH is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BN12 CVH, 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 BN12 CVH registered?

BN12 CVH is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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