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BG56 ULM

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,291 mi
Last recorded119,291 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 ULM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 119,291 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 115,980 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 111,496 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 111,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 108,571 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 104,899 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 104,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 99,404 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 99,404 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 93,998 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 93,889 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 90,806 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 90,806 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 85,972 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 85,952 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 84,193 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 75,693 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 29,882 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 29,882 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 27,892 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 22,568 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

nearside front wiper blade split on ends

Pass 5 May 2010 20,357 miles

both front tyres worn low on outside edges

engine management light illuminated on dash

nearside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

slight exhaust blow from centre to rear section joint

Pass 14 Mar 2009 15,785 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 10,774 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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BG56 ULM is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,273 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 Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG56 ULM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG56 ULM is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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