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BN12 TMU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,366 mi
Last recorded152,366 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 TMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 152,366 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 142,107 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 137,304 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 131,177 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 124,324 miles

both front tyres worn to limit

Pass 5 Nov 2020 117,964 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

Fail 5 Nov 2020 117,964 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 103,210 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 103,210 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 90,205 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 78,135 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 67,063 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn low/bald on edges

Fail 10 May 2016 67,063 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres worn low/bald on edges

Pass 11 May 2015 55,061 miles

offside rear tyre perished.

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 TMU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN12 TMU?

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What year was BN12 TMU registered?

BN12 TMU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is BN12 TMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 TMU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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