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Renault Megane

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X38 BHTMOT history

X38 BHT is a silver petrol Renault Megane first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 69,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

X38 BHT silver Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
69,857 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 BHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X38 BHT was last recorded at 69,857 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,857 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,857 miles
  • 2024 – 65,526 miles
  • 2023 – 60,122 miles
  • 2021 – 60,114 miles
  • 2020 – 59,575 miles
  • 2019 – 58,932 miles
  • 2018 – 58,371 miles
  • 2017 – 57,315 miles
  • 2016 – 56,182 miles
  • 2015 – 54,282 miles
  • 2014 – 52,204 miles
  • 2013 – 50,246 miles
  • 2012 – 48,159 miles
  • 2011 – 46,049 miles
  • 2010 – 44,401 miles
  • 2009 – 42,779 miles
  • 2008 – 40,772 miles
  • 2007 – 38,962 miles
  • 2006 – 37,092 miles
  • 2005 – 34,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,857 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    69,857 miles
    Test number
    964628244335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail69,857 miles (+4,331)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,857 miles
    Test number
    363741189684
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass65,526 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    65,526 miles
    Test number
    971748249809
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail65,526 miles (+5,404)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,526 miles
    Test number
    578874012868
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,122 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    60,122 miles
    Test number
    375527404250
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes low reading

  6. Pass60,114 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,114 miles
    Test number
    820516316660
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail60,113 miles (+538)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,113 miles
    Test number
    350068850696
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass59,575 miles (+643)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,575 miles
    Test number
    287139319450
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront slight play to top mounts
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion to lower sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and corroding (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass58,932 miles (+561)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    58,932 miles
    Test number
    623616982335
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass58,371 miles (+1,056)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,371 miles
    Test number
    674963879577
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ,rear of disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low ,Topped up

  11. Pass57,315 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,315 miles
    Test number
    237923937241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,182 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,182 miles
    Test number
    496589169243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,282 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,282 miles
    Test number
    358096815441
    • NoteHandbrake cable support bar corroded

  14. Fail54,282 miles (+2,078)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,282 miles
    Test number
    877256415212
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
    • NoteHandbrake cable support bar corroded

  15. Pass52,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,204 miles
    Test number
    776588214240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,204 miles (+1,958)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,204 miles
    Test number
    407908814287
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass50,246 miles (+2,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,246 miles
    Test number
    408891933270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass48,159 miles (+2,110)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,159 miles
    Test number
    249217622274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,049 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,049 miles
    Test number
    359167221477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,401 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,401 miles
    Test number
    544638820219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,779 miles (+2,007)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,779 miles
    Test number
    454689729239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,772 miles (+1,810)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,772 miles
    Test number
    324898128207
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s rear wheel bearing slighty noisey

  23. Pass38,962 miles (+1,870)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,962 miles
    Test number
    290874237219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,092 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,092 miles
    Test number
    331757336422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    34,430 miles
    Test number
    960461025261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X38 BHT

Does X38 BHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X38 BHT is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X38 BHT?
The MOT on X38 BHT is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X38 BHT done?
X38 BHT was recorded at 69,857 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 1,751 miles a year.
Has X38 BHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 BHT has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X38 BHT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X38 BHT find?
X38 BHT passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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