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BF62 FMJ

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,801 mi
Last recorded101,801 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 FMJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 101,801 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 99,744 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 99,738 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 94,832 miles

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

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

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

oil level on minimum advise top up or oil change

Fail 18 Aug 2023 94,832 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil level on minimum advise top up or oil change

Pass 18 Aug 2022 87,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: ns/f tyre is getting low on tread 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: os/f tyre is getting low on tread 3.2mm and slight cracks on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 87,655 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working ns/f side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn os/f lower drop link ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working os/f side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

ADVISE: spanner light is on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: ns/f tyre is getting low on tread 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s wingmirror indicator starting to discolour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: os/f tyre is getting low on tread 3.2mm and slight cracks on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 80,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 80,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 70,626 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))

rear tyres have different speed ratings

Pass 3 Jul 2019 67,966 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 58,796 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner shoulders

both rear tyres severely distorted on inner and outer shoulders

Fail 15 Jun 2018 58,796 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner shoulders

both rear tyres severely distorted on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 23 May 2017 33,087 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 May 2017 33,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres bold on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2015 16,066 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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BF62 FMJ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BF62 FMJ, 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 BF62 FMJ registered?

BF62 FMJ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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