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BU12 LME

2012 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,420 mi
Last recorded131,420 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Navara88,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 LME
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 131,420 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 131,420 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 124,238 miles

Chips in windscreen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 124,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 65 r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chips in windscreen

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 116,204 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 109,596 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose all mounts weak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi weak

Pass 26 May 2021 109,368 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 103,546 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 85,585 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 84,824 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 66,794 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside front and center exhaust mount have free movement but still secure

Pass 3 Mar 2017 50,054 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 28,047 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 27,320 miles

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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BU12 LME is a 2012 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU12 LME, 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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BU12 LME is a 2012 Nissan Navara, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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