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BV05 DZM

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,471 mi
Last recorded115,471 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 DZM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 115,471 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 115,471 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 106,528 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 106,528 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 105,556 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 105,556 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 103,145 miles

Battery earth terminal corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 102,387 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Battery eartg terminal corroded

NSF Bumper slightly insecure

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 87,250 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,388 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011
Fail 31 Mar 2011

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,403 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 33,344 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,865 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 DZM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DZM, 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 DZM registered?

BV05 DZM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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