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BN55 UMR

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,658 mi
Last recorded144,658 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 UMR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 144,658 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 136,932 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

SLIGHT DETERIATION OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS

Fail 1 Nov 2017 136,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

SLIGHT DETERIATION OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS

Pass 28 Oct 2016 130,293 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Oct 2016 130,267 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 125,985 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 125,985 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 118,135 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 109,544 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 98,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 81,589 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 66,541 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,802 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,214 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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BN55 UMR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BN55 UMR, 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 BN55 UMR registered?

BN55 UMR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BN55 UMR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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