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BJ05 BNK

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,971 mi
Last recorded106,971 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 BNK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 106,971 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 96,178 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2012 86,163 miles

O/S/F tyre is wearing on edges

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2012 86,163 miles

O/S/F tyre is wearing on edges

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 75,525 miles

Engine management lamp on.

Horn sounds quieter than normal.

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 75,525 miles

Engine management lamp on.

Horn sounds quieter than normal.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 72,750 miles

this vehicle was tested on March 4th 2012 the mileage was incorrect it should have read 72750 at the time of test.I AM THEREFORE ALTERING IT TEST NO159234161059

Pass 5 Mar 2011 31,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

number plate lights down on output.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip worn to one side

Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,304 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal anty-slip slightly worn

hub cap fitted at the teime of the test

Fail 3 Mar 2010 64,304 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

brake pedal anty-slip slightly worn

hub cap fitted at the teime of the test

Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,225 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 76,225 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,028 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 51,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 47,043 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 47,043 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 32,690 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 18,026 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 18,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 12,761 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 BNK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BNK, 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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BJ05 BNK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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