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BJ05 BLN

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,461 mi
Last recorded97,461 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 97,461 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 97,174 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking/perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 96,747 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 96,272 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 95,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 95,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 93,070 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 93,063 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 90,247 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 85,615 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 81,048 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,446 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 73,445 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 66,590 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,016 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer & inner tread edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,246 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,210 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,115 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 41,065 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 33,531 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,364 miles

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 BLN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 BLN registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ05 BLN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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