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BF12 LFB

2012 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,321 mi
Last recorded107,321 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 LFB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 107,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 107,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 98,851 miles

Nearside Front outer cv boot slight leak, clip loose

Offside Front outer cv boot slight leak, clip loose

Pass 29 May 2024 97,122 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight leak,clip not tight

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight leak,clip loose

Pass 15 May 2023 93,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

dipstick incomplete

Fail 13 May 2023 93,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16 ()

dipstick incomplete

Pass 26 May 2022 91,716 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 85,665 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 85,661 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 84,963 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 84,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn excessive play in drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 72,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 72,344 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam bulb projecting down wards when clicked on. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 56,874 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 56,798 miles

Headlamp aim too high and obviously incorrect. (4.1.2 (a))

Front discs pitted.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 45,254 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 45,254 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 42,129 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2015 31,177 miles

items removed prior test

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 23,415 miles

N/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

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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BF12 LFB is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BF12 LFB, 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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BF12 LFB is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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