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BN05 AVL

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,454 mi
Last recorded38,454 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 AVL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 38,454 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 37,913 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 37,247 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 36,487 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 35,708 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 35,703 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 35,067 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 33,360 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 31,166 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 29,204 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,089 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 24,796 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Feb 2014 22,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 20,460 miles

n/s/r outer sidewall has slight cut but not down to plys

Pass 20 Feb 2012 18,504 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 15,371 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 12,460 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 9,600 miles

Front wipers smearing - Not to excess

Fail 2 Mar 2009 9,600 miles

Front wipers smearing - Not to excess

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 5,290 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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BN05 AVL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BN05 AVL, 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 BN05 AVL registered?

BN05 AVL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BN05 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 AVL shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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