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HM61 BSM

2011 Renault Grand Espace

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

234,164 mi
Last recorded234,164 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Grand Espace80,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHM61 BSM
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 234,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush lifting out of casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside front door / rear door / side sill body damage

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush lifting out of casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top light not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 234,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush lifting out of casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front door / rear door / side sill body damage

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush lifting out of casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top light not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 220,281 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 219,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 198,125 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 188,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 174,668 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 174,668 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 165,424 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 165,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 153,631 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play would require replacement if aligment was reset (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 153,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner section tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play would require replacement if aligment was reset (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 135,871 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 117,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad close to limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 117,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front front tyres uneven wear

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 102,835 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 102,835 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken lower coil missing (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 86,101 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 86,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm1.6mm 2mm no reserve tread left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 67,160 miles

body damage o/s/r near fuel filler

exhaust heat shield, damaged. Rubbing on exhaust ?. (KNOCK?)

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?

Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
7,518
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,269
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,240
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,803
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,497
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HM61 BSM is a 2011 Renault Grand Espace in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 80,534 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 Grand Espace fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 9,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HM61 BSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 15 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HM61 BSM is a 2011 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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