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BD12 FSL

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,341 mi
Last recorded146,341 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 FSL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 146,341 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 143,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 141,112 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front cv boots seem flimsy and need attention have advised presenter, need securing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 136,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 128,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 121,239 miles

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

both front tyres worn edges and low

Pass 5 Jun 2020 114,515 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn/corroded

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 7 Jun 2019 102,380 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 102,380 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 89,242 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 75,303 miles

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

O/S/R BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 61,044 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has slice in outer side wall and worn edges

o/s/f anti-roll bar end link has play

Pass 26 Jun 2015 42,865 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 42,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FSL is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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