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BV05 OVM

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,042 mi
Last recorded68,042 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OVM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 68,042 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 68,042 miles

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

Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,644 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,393 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 42,888 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,920 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Feb 2011 38,920 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,395 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 59,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,600 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 17,526 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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BV05 OVM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV05 OVM, 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 BV05 OVM registered?

BV05 OVM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BV05 OVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 OVM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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