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BN05 BWJ

2005 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

45,464 mi
Last recorded45,464 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 BWJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 45,464 miles

Front brake pads close to the legal limit

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads close to the legal limit

Slight binding offside rear brake

Slight play in steering rackend nearside front

Fail 3 May 2017 45,397 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on the vehicle

Front brake pads close to the legal limit

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads close to the legal limit

Slight binding offside rear brake

Slight play in steering rackend nearside front

Pass 10 May 2016 38,776 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Oil leak from engine

Slight play in steering rackend to rod on nearside and offside front

Fail 28 Apr 2016 38,690 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Oil leak from engine

Slight play in steering rackend to rod on nearside and offside front

Pass 12 May 2015 31,362 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 31,331 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 24,807 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 24,807 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 17,838 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 17,817 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 11,269 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 11,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2011 35,436 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 26,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres wearing un even just on legal limit

Fail 12 May 2008 26,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing un even just on legal limit

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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BN05 BWJ is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 40,503 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 Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN05 BWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN05 BWJ registered?

BN05 BWJ is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is BN05 BWJ safe to buy?

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