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BF12 LKJ

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,904 mi
Last recorded112,904 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 LKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 112,904 miles

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

evidence of fuel/oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2026 112,788 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

evidence of fuel/oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2025 103,160 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 103,155 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and rubbers split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 98,149 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 92,226 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 83,972 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 83,972 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 75,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 75,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,793 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 68,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,163 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 50,456 miles

rear tyres are cracking

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 50,054 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 42,006 miles

Auxiliary belt worn

Pass 29 Feb 2016 33,274 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 24,499 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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BF12 LKJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BF12 LKJ, 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 LKJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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