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BJ12 AWZ

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,991 mi
Last recorded159,991 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 AWZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 159,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 159,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 158,510 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front head light damp

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 158,510 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front head light damp

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 156,775 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 152,873 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 151,227 miles

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 126,770 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 111,347 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 111,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 104,383 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2017 85,300 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 77,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre has nail in thread

Fail 13 May 2016 77,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has nail in thread

Pass 22 May 2015 61,063 miles

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

Offside 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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BJ12 AWZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ12 AWZ, 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 BJ12 AWZ registered?

BJ12 AWZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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