Nissan March
BK12Stock varies — page stays liveThe BK12 is the 1.4-liter variant of the K12 March, offering slightly higher torque and power outputs compared to the 1.2-liter variants before being largely succeeded by the 1.5-liter model.
Engine
CR14DE DOHC
Displacement
1,386 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Nissan March — representative 3rd gen (K12) imageChassis variants of the March
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
AK12CR12DE DOHC1,240 ccFF4AT / 5MTBK12CR14DE DOHC1,386 ccFF4AT / 5MT
YK12HR15DE DOHC1,498 ccFFCVTK13HR12DE DOHC 3-cylinder1,198 ccFFCVTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,725 mm
Width
1,660 mm
Height
1,525 mm
Weight
980 kg
Shipping volume
9.43 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
BK12XXXXXXMar 2002 – Aug 2005Initial 1.4L Release
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This BK12 was produced 2002–2005; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the BK12
Why was the BK12 model discontinued earlier than other K12 models?
The BK12 (1.4L) was phased out in late 2005 when Nissan introduced the more efficient 1.5-liter HR15DE engine paired with an Xtronic CVT.
Does the BK12 support all-wheel drive?
No, the BK12 is front-wheel drive (FF). The e-4WD models utilize a different chassis code designation (BNK12).