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BD61 WBJ

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,862 mi
Last recorded119,862 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 WBJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 119,862 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 119,491 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame extension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively to both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 114,079 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 108,752 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 108,652 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 102,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 96,057 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2021 89,883 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Feb 2021 89,824 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 86,111 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 80,052 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 16 Feb 2018 73,391 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2018 73,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 65,782 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm, low on outer edge and perrished (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 60,666 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 40,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BD61 WBJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD61 WBJ, 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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BD61 WBJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 February 2012.

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