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BW05 HYV

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,044 mi
Last recorded79,044 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 HYV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 79,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 79,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 67,645 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 67,419 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 62,573 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 62,573 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 58,598 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 58,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 54,618 miles

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

both rear tyre walls perished

Fail 8 Aug 2017 54,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyre walls perished

Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,449 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 49,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,466 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 44,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 38,208 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 31,985 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 26,103 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 26,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,408 miles

wipers slightly smearing + jaddering

Pass 25 Aug 2010 13,589 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 7,802 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 2,848 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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BW05 HYV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BW05 HYV, 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 BW05 HYV registered?

BW05 HYV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is BW05 HYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW05 HYV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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