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BU12 CNZ

2012 Infiniti M

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,323 mi
Last recorded104,323 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Infiniti M68,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 CNZ
MakeInfiniti
ModelM
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2025 104,323 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged from inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 98,812 miles

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 98,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 94,509 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 94,509 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both backboxes snapped at flanges (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 89,017 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 84,038 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake slightly long

Pass 28 Oct 2020 79,999 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 79,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jul 2019 71,473 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 57,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 46,390 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 40,531 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 35,564 miles

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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BU12 CNZ is a 2012 Infiniti M in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU12 CNZ, 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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BU12 CNZ is a 2012 Infiniti M, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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