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D1 BGB

2005 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,545 mi
Last recorded131,545 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 BGB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 131,545 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 127,782 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 125,041 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 125,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 122,078 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 117,264 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 113,845 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 104,402 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 104,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 164,843 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 164,840 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 83,786 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 73,289 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 60,822 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 50,459 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 50,459 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 39,944 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 23,266 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 18,115 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 17,743 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 17,533 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 16,066 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 16,065 miles

Offside Front Upper Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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D1 BGB is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 104,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D1 BGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D1 BGB registered?

D1 BGB is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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