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BG16 WJZ

2016 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,826 mi
Last recorded82,826 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 WJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 82,826 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 72,436 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 72,436 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 64,960 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 64,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 57,409 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 52,104 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear rear section lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear rear section lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 51,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear rear section lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear rear section lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Day running light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 46,328 miles

rear brake pipes appear swollen and corroded plastic coating not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2020 43,412 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 May 2019 28,439 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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BG16 WJZ is a 2016 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 49,370 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG16 WJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BG16 WJZ registered?

BG16 WJZ is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 2016.

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