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BK55 KZM

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,329 mi
Last recorded119,329 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 KZM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 119,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 119,125 miles

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

Rear BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

Pass 4 Aug 2021 116,443 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 115,277 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 111,332 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 107,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 101,016 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 97,704 miles

Engine oil leak

Manufacturers steering lock faulty, aftermarket steering lock left in footwell

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on shoulders

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 97,663 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on shoulders

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 95,441 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 95,441 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2014 76,185 miles

advise front inner brake pads low

Fail 22 May 2014 76,157 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

advise front inner brake pads low

Pass 24 Jun 2013 63,643 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 63,643 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r brake binding slightley

Pass 26 Jun 2012 52,806 miles

n/s/r tyre has ageing cracks.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 52,806 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyre wearing outer edges

nearside rear tyre badly perished advise change

Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,885 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 39,387 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,829 miles

off side wiper blade split

slight play found at nearside front wheel

Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,847 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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BK55 KZM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KZM, 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 BK55 KZM registered?

BK55 KZM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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