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BG12 HFW

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,962 mi
Last recorded182,962 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 HFW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 182,962 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2024 150,089 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 150,089 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 122,911 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 117,535 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 109,645 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 103,676 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 103,674 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 99,022 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 89,817 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 89,817 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 88,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 75,792 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

N/S/R tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

Under-tray fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2017 75,792 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

N/S/R tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

Under-tray fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2016 58,289 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 45,272 miles

no emission readig ( to clean )

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 HFW is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFW, 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 HFW is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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