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BG55 DWD

2005 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,560 mi
Last recorded125,560 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Primastar104,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 DWD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 125,560 miles

drivers seat cover worn

Pass 17 Dec 2024 123,357 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 123,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 120,071 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 120,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 116,674 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 116,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 113,616 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 113,565 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 109,554 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 107,724 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 107,704 miles

Front Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2018 104,458 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 100,786 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 96,728 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 96,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 90,843 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 90,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 84,298 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 78,624 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 73,354 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 66,452 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,638 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 60,566 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,255 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 1 Dec 2008 48,953 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 48,951 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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BG55 DWD is a 2005 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 104,791 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 BG55 DWD, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG55 DWD registered?

BG55 DWD is a 2005 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is BG55 DWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 DWD shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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