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BV05 DHM

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,930 mi
Last recorded94,930 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 DHM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 94,930 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 94,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 94,678 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 94,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 90,913 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 90,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outers (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 87,927 miles

Central Rear eye level lamp not working

EML on

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs worn thin

can only open boot from inside vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2016 84,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

offside play in rack

Pass 7 Dec 2015 78,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside play in rack

Fail 7 Dec 2015 78,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside play in rack

Pass 26 Jan 2015 75,503 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 70,660 miles

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

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

high level brake light inoprative.

near side front and rear tyre slight cracks on outer wall of tyres.

slight play in off si9de steering rack arm.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,919 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 62,559 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPRATIVE.

OFF SIDE OUTER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT IN POOR CONDITION,

Pass 6 May 2011 56,604 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,668 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 48,643 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,738 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,155 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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BV05 DHM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BV05 DHM, 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 BV05 DHM registered?

BV05 DHM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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