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BL05 OPT

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,128 mi
Last recorded68,128 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 OPT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 68,128 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 66,842 miles

Nearside 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 31 Jul 2024 65,656 miles

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

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 64,458 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))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 64,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 60,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2021 54,940 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 52,858 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 52,855 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 51,131 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 48,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 48,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords out wall 45mm cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 46,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 44,788 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 42,507 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 42,507 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 40,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 40,584 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2012 36,393 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 36,393 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,721 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 31,938 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,802 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,313 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,272 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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BL05 OPT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL05 OPT, 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 BL05 OPT registered?

BL05 OPT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is BL05 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 OPT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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