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BP05 BJP

2008 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,036 mi
Last recorded73,036 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 BJP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 73,036 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 72,965 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 65,098 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2024 60,419 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 60,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 57,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 29 Mar 2022 56,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 54,922 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 53,193 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 53,193 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 8 May 2018 51,139 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear tyres wearing uneven on innner edges

Pass 11 May 2017 48,789 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 45,599 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 42,880 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 39,770 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 35,609 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 35,609 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 32,510 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,548 miles

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

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

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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BP05 BJP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 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 BP05 BJP, 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 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BP05 BJP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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