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BK55 TVL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

178,181 mi
Last recorded178,181 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 TVL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 178,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 169,749 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 160,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 151,802 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 142,352 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 132,868 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 132,822 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 122,853 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 112,688 miles

wheel alignment needed

Fail 20 Oct 2018 112,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

wheel alignment needed

Pass 30 Oct 2017 103,576 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 103,576 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 93,130 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 93,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 83,812 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 74,299 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2013 64,812 miles

front brake pads appear to be getting low,n/s/f tyre on the limit,o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Sep 2012 55,631 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to pearish in tread

Rear inner pads look low(hard to see clearly)

Wipers smearing

Fail 29 Sep 2012 55,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre starting to pearish in tread

Rear inner pads look low(hard to see clearly)

Wipers smearing

Fail 21 Sep 2011 44,873 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,873 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 33,801 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

O/S/Front tyre outer sidewall worn

n/S/Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2009 22,881 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,429 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2008 12,413 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BK55 TVL 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 72%.

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 BK55 TVL, 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 BK55 TVL registered?

BK55 TVL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is BK55 TVL safe to buy?

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