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BD61 WFM

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,994 mi
Last recorded190,994 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 WFM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 190,994 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer Bead Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall + Tread Low + Worn Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Door Mirror - Indicator Cover Damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Near Limit + Manufacturing Line/Ridge Can Be Felt (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 190,994 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working Nearside and Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer Bead Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall + Tread Low + Worn Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Door Mirror - Indicator Cover Damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Near Limit + Manufacturing Line/Ridge Can Be Felt (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 190,988 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 180,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 170,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 162,949 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged but still works properly (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front fog light lense broken

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged but still works properly (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 153,298 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 153,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 132,012 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 117,948 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 103,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 103,117 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,566 miles

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 WFM is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BD61 WFM, 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 WFM is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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