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BW57 EPL

2008 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

188,386 mi
Last recorded188,386 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 EPL
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 188,386 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rails, muddy surface (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 188,386 miles

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

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rails, muddy surface (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 174,602 miles

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rails / muddy (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 161,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front 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 7 Sep 2022 154,572 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively First Prop Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 154,572 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively First Prop Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 154,548 miles

Central Rear Towbar component excessively damaged Bracket for towing plug broken (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure Welded plate in front of rear wheel come off (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens broken emitting white light (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ has movement (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted to low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 144,236 miles

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

N/S/R Panel damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2021 144,224 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

N/S/R Panel damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2020 135,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 135,767 miles

Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 135,716 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 125,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 125,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 111,614 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack bushes slightly worn

Fail 6 Jul 2018 111,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack bushes slightly worn

Pass 20 Feb 2018 108,963 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 108,959 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Link (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 97,975 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 97,975 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front cross (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 86,447 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 79,676 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 68,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 55,503 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,840 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate craked

Pass 25 Jan 2011 29,658 miles

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

Offside 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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BW57 EPL is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 88,615 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 BW57 EPL, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Navara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BW57 EPL is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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