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BN12 VMZ

2012 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,523 mi
Last recorded156,523 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 VMZ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 156,523 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 156,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 143,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 132,469 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective replace asap ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated replace asap (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion , replace asap (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel arch panel corroded

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated replace asap (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play replace asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion , replace asap (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper 3rd stop lamp not working (wired?)

Pass 31 Jan 2023 118,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 118,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 110,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 102,918 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 102,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 96,190 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jan 2020 96,028 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 85,135 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 85,054 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 76,053 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 67,763 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 58,207 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 45,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 45,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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BN12 VMZ is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 88,203 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN12 VMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Navara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN12 VMZ registered?

BN12 VMZ is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is BN12 VMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 VMZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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