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BW55 TVU

2006 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,365 mi
Last recorded87,365 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Elgrand103,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW55 TVU
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 87,365 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 84,321 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 82,320 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 79,520 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 77,480 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 76,901 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 47,007 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 73,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?

Based on 136,948 MOT tests across 17,589 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
5,309
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
17,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,279
fog lamp not working 1,174
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BW55 TVU is a 2006 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 103,775 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Elgrand fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW55 TVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Elgrand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BW55 TVU registered?

BW55 TVU is a 2006 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is BW55 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW55 TVU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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