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BK05 OFM

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

170,892 mi
Last recorded170,892 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 OFM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 170,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between front pipe and centre pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 170,891 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between front pipe and centre pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 166,951 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 157,776 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 141,646 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 141,646 miles

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dip (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working dip (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 128,098 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 128,098 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned dip (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned dip (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 115,463 miles

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

Offside Rear cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 115,463 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 103,324 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 92,170 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 20 Aug 2014 92,170 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2013 77,452 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 77,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 64,093 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,311 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,410 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 49,406 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 34,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,956 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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BK05 OFM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BK05 OFM, 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 BK05 OFM registered?

BK05 OFM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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