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BG56 GMX

2006 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,523 mi
Last recorded116,523 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Renault Megane66,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 GMX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 116,523 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2018 116,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2017 108,784 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

middle and rear exhaust rubber mountings perished

Fail 21 Oct 2017 108,784 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

middle and rear exhaust rubber mountings perished

Pass 13 Oct 2016 102,945 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear tyre perishing & nearside rear tyre close to limits

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2016 102,945 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear tyre perishing & nearside rear tyre close to limits

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 99,161 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion both rear coil springs & offside front

corrosion on both front shock absorbers

front wipers smearing

play in both front steering rack inner joints

Fail 10 Oct 2015 99,161 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres close to limits

corrosion both rear coil springs & offside front

corrosion on both front shock absorbers

front wipers smearing

play in both front steering rack inner joints

Pass 25 Oct 2014 95,543 miles

battery not fitted properly

wear on rear brake discs

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air leak on one of the turbo pipes

Pass 28 Oct 2013 90,099 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 90,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 79,255 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 72,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front steering arm has slight play

nearside rear tyre wearing on centre tread

offside front upper support bearing assembly rough in opperation

Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,232 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 62,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 50,438 miles

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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BG56 GMX is a 2006 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 66,813 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 BG56 GMX, 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 20 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG56 GMX registered?

BG56 GMX is a 2006 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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