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GM05 BMY

2005 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,166 mi
Last recorded87,166 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Elgrand105,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM05 BMY
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 87,166 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 76,922 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 68,434 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 61,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 53,638 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 53,638 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 47,732 miles

Engine oil level on min

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Not secure at retaining clip (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 47,716 miles

Engine oil level on min

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 47,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine oil level on min

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside front lower fog light not working

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper insecure to arm (3.4 (b) (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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GM05 BMY is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 105,417 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 GM05 BMY, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GM05 BMY registered?

GM05 BMY is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 17 April 2005.

Is GM05 BMY safe to buy?

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