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BW12 FZJ

2012 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,900 mi
Last recorded60,900 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Elgrand103,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 FZJ
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 60,900 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 60,900 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 95,121 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 FZJ is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FZJ, 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 FZJ registered?

BW12 FZJ is a 2012 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BW12 FZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW12 FZJ shows 3 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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