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SF12 BUO

2012 Infiniti M

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,297 mi
Last recorded155,297 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Infiniti M68,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF12 BUO
MakeInfiniti
ModelM
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 155,297 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 155,254 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 148,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 137,014 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 131,983 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 131,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 117,542 miles

Cant see brake pads at time of test

Front Knock at front suspension advise further investigation to find issue

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 109,065 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 99,995 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 99,282 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 10 May 2016 81,929 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade smearing screen

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wiper blade smearing screen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

low oil warning light on

service warning light on

Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

e/m/l light on

How Reliable is the Infiniti M?

Based on 2,621 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
6,927
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
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SF12 BUO is a 2012 Infiniti M in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Infiniti M models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 68,304 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 Infiniti M fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF12 BUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Infiniti M typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Infiniti M is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SF12 BUO is a 2012 Infiniti M, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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