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GM05 BNU

2005 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,411 mi
Last recorded48,411 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Elgrand105,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM05 BNU
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 48,411 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 47,715 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 47,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 47,635 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 46,374 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 46,305 miles

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 BNU is a 2005 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GM05 BNU registered?

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

Is GM05 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM05 BNU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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