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BG12 BSG

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

201,799 mi
Last recorded201,799 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 BSG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 201,799 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2024 194,880 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 183,328 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 183,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2022 173,440 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 165,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 132,557 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 118,682 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 118,682 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 113,567 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 107,028 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 107,028 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 90,041 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 65,548 miles

Nearside Rear 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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BG12 BSG is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG12 BSG, 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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BG12 BSG is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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