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B5 BWG

2008 Renault Koleos

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,739 mi
Last recorded97,739 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Koleos79,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 BWG
MakeRenault
ModelKoleos
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 97,739 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 87,735 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 95,988 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 95,987 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectley (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 92,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 92,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 88,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 88,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 81,297 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 80,484 miles

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Pass 27 Jul 2020 79,200 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 75,763 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 69,990 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 63,027 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 55,735 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 46,369 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,523 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 36,307 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 31,574 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2011 25,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 25,928 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 24,513 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Renault Koleos?

Based on 55,341 MOT tests across 5,106 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
7,542
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 783
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 707
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 694
Registration plate lamp not working 584
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 535
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B5 BWG is a 2008 Renault Koleos in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2008 Renault Koleos models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 79,971 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Koleos fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 783 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 BWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Koleos typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Koleos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B5 BWG registered?

B5 BWG is a 2008 Renault Koleos, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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The MOT history for B5 BWG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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