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BU16 EZB

2016 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,814 mi
Last recorded125,814 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Megane49,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 EZB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 125,814 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 125,814 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 119,795 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 109,288 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 108,875 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 96,542 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 83,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel has slight damage to outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (Hand brake arm not quite fully returning on calliper) (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 72,165 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 65,704 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 52,432 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 52,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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BU16 EZB is a 2016 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 49,370 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 BU16 EZB, 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 10 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BU16 EZB is a 2016 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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