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BK51 WRV

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,484 mi
Last recorded85,484 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 WRV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 85,484 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 82,636 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 80,300 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 78,003 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 75,214 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 72,360 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 69,503 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 64,924 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 61,023 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 56,644 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 51,847 miles

engine light on

Pass 28 Oct 2014 47,410 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 43,135 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,537 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 35,385 miles

rear surport bar slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,722 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 30,721 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 28,181 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,762 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 23,762 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 20,319 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 17,850 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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BK51 WRV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 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 BK51 WRV, 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 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK51 WRV registered?

BK51 WRV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is BK51 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 WRV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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