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BN05 XBE

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,007 mi
Last recorded129,007 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 XBE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 129,007 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 120,993 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 112,934 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded been oiled (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 112,934 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded been oiled (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 105,966 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle to hub flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm also Nail in Tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 105,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17" (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle to hub flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm also Nail in Tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 105,943 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed FAULTY HANDLE (6.2.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,905 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 96,905 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 86,683 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightley worn

Pass 10 Aug 2012 78,008 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,033 miles

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)

n/s/f wiper blade split at ends.

o/s/f wiper blade split at ends.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,186 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 46,583 miles

both sides of steering rack have slight play in inner ball joints but not failable at this time.

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 46,488 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

both sides of steering rack have slight play in inner ball joints but not failable at this time.

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,725 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 35,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads appear very low

nearside rear tyre sidewall gouged

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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BN05 XBE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN05 XBE, 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 BN05 XBE registered?

BN05 XBE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is BN05 XBE safe to buy?

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