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BJ05 BHP

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,034 mi
Last recorded145,034 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 BHP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 145,034 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear boot lid damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2025 145,034 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear boot lid damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2023 128,388 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 123,054 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 118,615 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 114,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 114,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2020 114,925 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lense deteriorated.

Offside Front Headlamp lense deteriorated.

Offside Rear Brake caliper binding.

Offside Rear Brake pads worn low.

Pass 2 May 2019 109,643 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 May 2019 109,643 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 May 2018 104,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2018 104,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2017 98,330 miles

Both headlamp lenses becoming slightly opaque

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 95,776 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 95,776 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 84,380 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 18 May 2015 84,380 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 22 May 2014 77,938 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 May 2013
Fail 28 May 2013 71,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Unable to inspected rear seat belts properly due to rear seats missing

Pass 30 May 2012 64,706 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 59,554 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,890 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,573 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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BJ05 BHP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 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 Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ05 BHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ05 BHP registered?

BJ05 BHP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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