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BD12 FMV

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,779 mi
Last recorded165,779 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 FMV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 165,779 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 163,261 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 160,857 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall, 205/45R17 88W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 160,779 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall damaged cords exposed, 205/45R17 88W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall, 205/45R17 88W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall, 205/45R17 88W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 157,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 157,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 153,879 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door check strap damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 153,846 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door check strap damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 150,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 150,255 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 141,385 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 141,368 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 124,642 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 107,962 miles

Front brake pads low

O/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 107,962 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Front brake pads low

O/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 83,348 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BD12 FMV is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 70,678 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 Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD12 FMV, 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 14 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BD12 FMV is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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