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B5 BNC

2005 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

11,401 mi
Last recorded11,401 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 BNC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 11,401 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 10,615 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 9,692 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 8,330 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 8,330 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 6,876 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 6,875 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2021 6,119 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 5,492 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 4,408 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 3,307 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 2,409 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Passed exhaust emissions test. Unable to print hard copy.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 1,241 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 4 Jan 2016 1,241 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2015 28,734 miles

Near side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Jan 2014 27,595 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 26,182 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 24,032 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 20,412 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 19,009 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 19,009 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 13,472 miles

nearside + offside front tyres starting to perish on outer wall

Pass 19 Mar 2008 9,630 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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B5 BNC is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 40,503 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 BNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 BNC registered?

B5 BNC is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is B5 BNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 BNC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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