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BV05 OWU

2005 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,922 mi
Last recorded123,922 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OWU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 123,922 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 114,728 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 114,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 114,395 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 112,418 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded side of tank ()

Fail 4 Feb 2020 112,418 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split/smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded side of tank ()

Pass 11 Feb 2019 108,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded side of tank ()

Pass 6 Feb 2018 105,096 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 98,975 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 92,823 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 92,823 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 87,211 miles

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Feb 2014 80,111 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 71,691 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 63,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 53,477 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 43,557 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 33,890 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,648 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 27,642 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 OWU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV05 OWU, 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 BV05 OWU registered?

BV05 OWU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BV05 OWU safe to buy?

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