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BJ05 BNV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,094 mi
Last recorded134,094 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 134,094 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 126,363 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 87,725 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer holed & blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

low reserve on handbrake lever

Pass 25 Apr 2019 119,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 119,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 114,301 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 103,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2016 90,848 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 77,215 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 77,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 65,193 miles

offside front tyre cut on outer wall.

Pass 21 May 2013 55,488 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,574 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 52,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2011 48,851 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 13 May 2010 43,416 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 36,205 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 29,835 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 BNV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BNV, 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 BNV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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