CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN06 BXC

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,651 mi
Last recorded120,651 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 BXC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 120,651 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 120,651 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 104,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 86,009 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine cover and under trays fitted

General under body surface rust

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nsf and osf. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 85,746 miles

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

parking brake lever has slight travel

Fail 26 Mar 2020 85,742 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Driver's door pillar missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2018
Fail 13 Dec 2018 79,532 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 75,401 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 67,285 miles

Nearside Front HEADLAMP HEAVILY GLAZED

Offside Front steering arm has slight movement

Fail 3 Sep 2016 67,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front HEADLAMP HEAVILY GLAZED

Offside Front steering arm has slight movement

Pass 11 Sep 2015 62,573 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 57,806 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 46,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,697 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,852 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,294 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 30,267 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,784 miles

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

o/s h/light adjusted from too high

Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,124 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 14,273 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
Full Nissan Micra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN06 BXC is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,273 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 Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN06 BXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN06 BXC?

You can check the full history of BN06 BXC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN06 BXC registered?

BN06 BXC is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is BN06 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 BXC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN06 BXC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN06 BXC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.