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BJ62 ZPW

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,877 mi
Last recorded121,877 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 ZPW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 121,877 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lense is smashed

Offside Rear Shock absorber has corrosion to the outer casing

Fail 9 Feb 2026 121,876 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lense is smashed

Nearside Front Tyre has slight wear on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has corrosion to the outer casing

Pass 31 Jan 2025 117,436 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has corrosion to the outer casing

Pass 8 Feb 2024 110,965 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 101,576 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 94,486 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 94,486 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 85,578 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 12 Feb 2020 79,392 miles

205/55/16

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 79,392 miles

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

205/55/16

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 68,413 miles

Both rear 205/55 x 16 tyres heavily perished

Front brake discs and pads heavily worn

Fail 8 Jan 2019 68,413 miles

Both rear 205/55 x 16 tyres heavily perished

Front brake discs and pads heavily worn

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 59,624 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls 205/55/16

Pass 13 Jan 2017 53,346 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 39,431 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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BJ62 ZPW is a 2012 Renault Megane in White 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 BJ62 ZPW, 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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BJ62 ZPW is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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