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BD61 ZWC

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,178 mi
Last recorded150,178 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 150,178 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Fail 6 Feb 2025 150,178 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 12 Feb 2024 118,346 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 118,327 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 115,336 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 110,808 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 110,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid engine runing ruff (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 105,618 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 99,224 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 99,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 89,792 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 77,977 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 64,108 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 53,181 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 53,181 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 39,427 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 39,427 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 ZWC is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ZWC, 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 ZWC is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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