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BD61 WBM

2012 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,891 mi
Last recorded131,891 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 WBM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 131,891 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 122,100 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 111,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear lens damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2023 103,187 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 96,246 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre Small nail in tyre inner edge.

Pass 2 Jun 2021 89,039 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 89,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 83,435 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 72,505 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 61,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 61,971 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,876 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Mar 2017 50,876 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,919 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 36,319 miles

Engine under tray fitted

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 30,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Off side front tyre inner and outer tread started to come up

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2015 30,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Off side front tyre inner and outer tread started to come up

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WBM is a 2012 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WBM, 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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What year was BD61 WBM registered?

BD61 WBM is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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