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BJ09 OYL

2009 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,310 mi
Last recorded89,310 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Megane69,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 OYL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 89,310 miles

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

Nearside rear lamp lens cracked but not affecting light output

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 89,308 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside rear lamp lens cracked but not affecting light output

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 59,573 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 56,160 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 52,048 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 47,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 46,277 miles

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

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

rear shock casing corroded slightly

wear on brake discs

Fail 5 Jul 2021 46,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

rear shock casing corroded slightly

wear on brake discs

Pass 23 Jul 2020 44,953 miles

dents in front wheels

osf/osr[nsr tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2019 43,137 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 43,137 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

front wipers smearing

Pass 18 Jul 2018 38,415 miles

dents in front wheels

Pass 24 Jul 2017 35,543 miles

dent in osf wheel

Pass 26 Jul 2016 30,308 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 24,985 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2014 22,194 miles

nsf wiperblade smeering

slight bind on osr wheel

all four tyres cracking & nail in nsr

dents in front wheels

Pass 30 Jul 2013 18,359 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 14,906 miles

Small cuts in N/S/R side wall of tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BJ09 OYL is a 2009 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ09 OYL, 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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What year was BJ09 OYL registered?

BJ09 OYL is a 2009 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 July 2009.

Is BJ09 OYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ09 OYL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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