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BU12 CMZ

2012 Infiniti M

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 3696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,658 mi
Last recorded181,658 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Infiniti M68,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 CMZ
MakeInfiniti
ModelM
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,696cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 181,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 167,269 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 148,629 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2022 133,713 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 123,088 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 111,390 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 111,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 95,983 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 95,649 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 82,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 82,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 66,370 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 52,257 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,612 miles

How Reliable is the Infiniti M?

Based on 2,621 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
6,927
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
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BU12 CMZ is a 2012 Infiniti M in Grey with a 3,696cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Infiniti M models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 68,304 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 Infiniti M fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU12 CMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Infiniti M typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Infiniti M is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU12 CMZ is a 2012 Infiniti M, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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