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BJ 3

2012 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,685 mi
Last recorded52,685 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ 3
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 52,685 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted,

Pass 5 May 2024 42,826 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2023 41,655 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2022 38,965 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 38,902 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 30,388 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 27,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2020 27,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2019 24,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 21,281 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 17,853 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 17,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 15,358 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 15,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 35 19 87y pzero front- 91y bridgestone on rears (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2015 12,822 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 12,815 miles

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

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

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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BJ 3 is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ 3, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ 3 registered?

BJ 3 is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is BJ 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ 3 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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