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Nissan Primastar

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,464 cc

L18 BCAMOT history

L18 BCA is a silver diesel Nissan Primastar first used on 18 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

L18 BCA silver Nissan Primastar – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Primastar, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
122,632 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 BCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Primastar
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,464 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 BCA was last recorded at 122,632 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 2,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,075 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,557 miles
Average per year
5,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,632 miles
  • 2025 – 120,075 miles
  • 2024 – 118,018 miles
  • 2023 – 112,066 miles
  • 2022 – 110,990 miles
  • 2021 – 106,618 miles
  • 2020 – 104,722 miles
  • 2019 – 100,093 miles
  • 2018 – 94,563 miles
  • 2017 – 87,407 miles
  • 2016 – 81,772 miles
  • 2015 – 78,828 miles
  • 2014 – 72,911 miles
  • 2013 – 67,813 miles
  • 2012 – 62,761 miles
  • 2011 – 56,141 miles
  • 2010 – 48,067 miles
  • 2009 – 39,403 miles
  • 2008 – 30,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,632 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,632 miles (+2,557)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    122,632 miles
    Test number
    736299921972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,075 miles (+2,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,075 miles
    Test number
    681957151795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass118,018 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,018 miles
    Test number
    947263062551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail117,975 miles (+5,909)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,975 miles
    Test number
    726538280270
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass112,066 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    112,066 miles
    Test number
    186630836223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,990 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    110,990 miles
    Test number
    889629585415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail110,986 miles (+4,368)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,986 miles
    Test number
    444661890413
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi forwards (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass106,618 miles (+1,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2022
    Odometer
    106,618 miles
    Test number
    731988469508
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass104,722 miles (+4,629)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2021
    Odometer
    104,722 miles
    Test number
    756938681849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,093 miles (+5,530)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    100,093 miles
    Test number
    747573501612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,563 miles (+7,156)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,563 miles
    Test number
    270266858019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,407 miles (+5,635)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,407 miles
    Test number
    627203600590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,772 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    81,772 miles
    Test number
    843318839056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,828 miles (+5,917)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    78,828 miles
    Test number
    697542635195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass72,911 miles (+5,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,911 miles
    Test number
    229192534126
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass67,813 miles (+5,052)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,813 miles
    Test number
    225253433418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,761 miles (+6,620)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,761 miles
    Test number
    258586132123
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass56,141 miles (+8,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,141 miles
    Test number
    268380941441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass48,067 miles (+8,664)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,067 miles
    Test number
    232393330190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,403 miles (+9,279)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,403 miles
    Test number
    591738629132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,124 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,124 miles
    Test number
    604962458149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L18 BCA

Does L18 BCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 BCA is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 BCA?
The MOT on L18 BCA is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 BCA done?
L18 BCA was recorded at 122,632 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 5,177 miles a year.
Has L18 BCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 BCA has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 BCA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L18 BCA find?
L18 BCA passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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