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BL05 OPU

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,368 mi
Last recorded37,368 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 37,368 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 36,602 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 36,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 35,871 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 35,871 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 35,218 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 34,625 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 33,817 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 33,817 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 32,884 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 32,460 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,618 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

front and rear brake disc's slight corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2016 30,478 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,784 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 29,784 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 28,733 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 27,745 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 26,135 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,119 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 23,653 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,812 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 18,969 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 18,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OPU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OPU, 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 BL05 OPU registered?

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

Is BL05 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 OPU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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