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BW12 FLZ

2012 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,237 mi
Last recorded70,237 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Elgrand103,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 FLZ
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 70,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 70,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 70,236 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 68,537 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?

Based on 136,948 MOT tests across 17,589 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
5,309
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
17,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,279
fog lamp not working 1,174
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BW12 FLZ is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 103,322 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 Elgrand fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW12 FLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Elgrand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BW12 FLZ registered?

BW12 FLZ is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is BW12 FLZ safe to buy?

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