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BJ12 NKE

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

228,201 mi
Last recorded228,201 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 NKE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 228,201 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 228,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2024 217,875 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 217,871 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2023 205,789 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 205,787 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR AT REAR & ACROSS REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working WATER IN LAMP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative LAMP AS WATER INSIDE (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 194,103 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 194,100 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 182,187 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 182,184 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 172,721 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 172,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 161,907 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 161,907 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 133,592 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 133,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 100,777 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover / under tray fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2017 100,777 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)

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

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

engine cover / under tray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,664 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 58,138 miles

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

child seat fitted to near side rear , not allowing full inspection of seat belt

surface cracks / split in off side rear tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2016 58,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

child seat fitted to near side rear , not allowing full inspection of seat belt

surface cracks / split in off side rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2015 44,661 miles

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

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 NKE is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BJ12 NKE, 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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BJ12 NKE is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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