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BJ12 NLK

2012 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,402 mi
Last recorded125,402 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 NLK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 125,402 miles

front number plate loosing face

Pass 12 Jul 2025 121,779 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 118,034 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 112,202 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 106,766 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 98,915 miles

Engine covers & Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jul 2020 94,459 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 94,418 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 94,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 87,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

all wheels have chrome covers over tyre valves so they can not be inspected

Fail 23 Jul 2019 87,602 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both brake discs have excess corrosion up to 50% of braking area on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

all wheels have chrome covers over tyre valves so they can not be inspected

Pass 16 Jul 2018 78,296 miles

Offside outer CV boot insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 78,083 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside outer CV boot insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,347 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 68,347 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 57,069 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 57,069 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 46,185 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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BJ12 NLK is a 2012 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NLK, 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 NLK is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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