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BK05 BXP

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

100,361 mi
Last recorded100,361 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 BXP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 100,361 miles

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

REAR WIPER SPLIT/DRIVERS OUTER HANDLE LOOSE/O/S HEADLAMP OPAQUE BUT BEAM OK

Pass 12 Aug 2022 91,299 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 91,293 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 90,291 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 84,955 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 84,952 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 78,171 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 70,189 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 70,189 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front ABS SENSOR WIRE INSECURE AND COULD, POTENTIALLY, FOUL ON HUB ASSEMBLY

Pass 17 Feb 2018 69,813 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 68,673 miles

Front fog lamp switch stiff in operation

Rear discs have surface corrosion

exhaust mounts starting split

fuel flap clip broken

light scratching on windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,430 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 63,772 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 63,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 55,005 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 55,005 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,152 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 47,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on indicating a fault within the system

Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,574 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 39,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Apr 2011 31,780 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

child carseat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection off adult seatbelt

Pass 9 Apr 2011 31,780 miles

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

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

child carseat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection off adult seatbelt

Pass 6 Apr 2010 24,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front and rear registration plate digits not correctly spaced but still legible

Fail 6 Apr 2010 24,351 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front and rear registration plate digits not correctly spaced but still legible

Pass 4 Apr 2009 17,030 miles

front and rear registration plate digits not correctly spaced but still legible

Fail 2 Apr 2009 17,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear registration plate digits not correctly spaced but still legible

Pass 10 Apr 2008 10,522 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 BXP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 BK05 BXP, 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 BXP registered?

BK05 BXP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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