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BV05 TUW

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,671 mi
Last recorded100,671 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 TUW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 100,671 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 95,205 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 90,039 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 87,484 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 83,949 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn edges.

offside rear tyre worn edges

Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,784 miles

front and rear brake discs worn.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 16,855 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 50,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 50,977 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 42,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TUW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TUW, 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 TUW registered?

BV05 TUW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is BV05 TUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 TUW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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