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BK55 LBV

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,567 mi
Last recorded123,567 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 LBV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 123,567 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 118,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 118,557 miles

Front Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 107,421 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 107,421 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 99,129 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 90,687 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 83,224 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 83,220 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 74,211 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 74,211 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2014 73,677 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 69,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slight cracking to treaded area

Fail 3 May 2013 69,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slight cracking to treaded area

Pass 10 May 2012 65,035 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 65,035 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 23 May 2011 60,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 May 2011 60,223 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 May 2010 55,557 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 55,557 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2009 49,904 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,590 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 LBV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BK55 LBV, 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 LBV registered?

BK55 LBV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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