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M88 BMT

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,822 mi
Last recorded70,822 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 BMT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 70,822 miles

Front jacking points corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2025 66,217 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (on outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2024 61,221 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2023 58,374 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 56,751 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 56,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 52,843 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 52,843 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 49,262 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 44,786 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 22 Feb 2018 39,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Fail 20 Feb 2018 39,493 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking FRONT TO REAR (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 10 Mar 2017 33,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO CENTRE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO CENTRE (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH INNER (3.5.1i)

vehicle coated in mud on underside not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 24 Feb 2015 20,470 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

snow tyres fitted

vehicle coated in mud not allowing full inspection

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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M88 BMT is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 96,675 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 M88 BMT, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M88 BMT is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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