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BG59 BSU

2009 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,516 mi
Last recorded120,516 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 BSU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 120,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2025 120,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 120,009 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 120,009 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 119,459 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 119,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 116,801 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 116,801 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 113,384 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 113,376 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Wipers slight smear.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 104,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 99,217 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear and o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 99,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear and o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 92,897 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 87,867 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 84,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 84,549 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 75,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 75,955 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 67,040 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 59,638 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 59,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 50,230 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 50,230 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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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BG59 BSU is a 2009 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2009 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,942 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 BG59 BSU, 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 17 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG59 BSU is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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