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BK55 BPE

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

59,963 mi
Last recorded59,963 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 BPE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 59,963 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both losing colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers badly corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2025 59,963 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged Main pipe along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along rear axle leaking from excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lost colouring (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both losing colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers badly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 58,736 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 57,746 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 57,746 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 56,398 miles

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 56,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 55,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

all shock absorbers corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 53,184 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 51,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded no leaks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 51,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded no leaks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,564 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 46,557 miles

childs seat fitted

Fail 16 May 2016 46,557 miles

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

childs seat fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 44,970 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 44,959 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 42,581 miles

vibration in body/engine(suspect engine mounting )

Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,744 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 37,653 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,174 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,531 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,332 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 22,325 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 22,312 miles

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

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

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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BK55 BPE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BK55 BPE, 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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BK55 BPE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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