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BK05 BXN

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,354 mi
Last recorded81,354 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 BXN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 81,354 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 72,545 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 72,545 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 72,004 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 71,981 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 71,887 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 71,874 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sidesx (4.1.4 (b))

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2022 68,389 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 63,456 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 63,449 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 59,089 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 55,750 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 52,242 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 52,204 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steer joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 48,295 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 44,151 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 40,801 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 40,645 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 36,778 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,243 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 27,866 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 27,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside front brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,146 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,114 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 14,044 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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BK05 BXN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 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 BK05 BXN, 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 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK05 BXN registered?

BK05 BXN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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