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BP05 GXX

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,529 mi
Last recorded138,529 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 GXX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 138,529 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2018 138,529 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2018 138,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 136,083 miles

exhaust mount rubbers deteriated-exhaust sufficiently supported.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 134,369 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside front wheel rim bent

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Rear discs in poor condition

Fail 6 Oct 2015 134,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged

Offside front wheel rim bent

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Rear discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2014 127,935 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust rubber mount detiorating

damage to front number plate

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front door mirror glass damaged

rear exhaust rubber mount broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 1 Sep 2014 127,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust rubber mount detiorating

damage to front number plate

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front door mirror glass damaged

rear exhaust rubber mount broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 10 Aug 2013 115,900 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 115,780 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Aug 2012 106,876 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

Pass 10 Aug 2011 98,045 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside wiper blade poor

Fail 9 Aug 2011 98,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside wiper blade poor

Pass 24 Aug 2010 90,091 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 77,236 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread depth low.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 76,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre tread depth low.

Wiper blades split

Pass 30 Aug 2008 62,674 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 62,674 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 GXX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BP05 GXX, 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 BP05 GXX registered?

BP05 GXX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 August 2005.

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