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BN12 NMX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,155 mi
Last recorded163,155 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 NMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 163,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer / joint also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also irregular tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also irregular tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 163,066 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer / joint also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also irregular tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also irregular tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 162,996 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 161,768 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Undertray insecure

Fail 22 Mar 2023 161,755 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Undertray insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2022 157,045 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Handbrake cable attached to service brake pipe by cable tie. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 143,410 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on spring (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 143,291 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on spring (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 133,980 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 120,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2019 120,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 105,761 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,519 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 89,519 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 73,203 miles

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

both rear tyres castellating inner treads

under- trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 59,949 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Insignia?

Based on 3,238,878 MOT tests across 297,647 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
297,647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 45,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,535
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,349
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,379
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BN12 NMX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 83,571 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 Vauxhall Insignia fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 45,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN12 NMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Insignia typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN12 NMX registered?

BN12 NMX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is BN12 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 NMX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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