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BK12 BTY

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,378 mi
Last recorded132,378 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 BTY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 132,378 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 132,377 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 124,859 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 123,057 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 123,057 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 120,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 117,193 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 109,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,454 miles

Offside Rear tyre is slightly misshapen.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 83,837 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 76,131 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 76,131 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 64,726 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Jun 2016 64,627 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)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear worn on outer edge

Pass 26 May 2015 43,624 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 43,624 miles

Nearside 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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BK12 BTY is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel 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 BK12 BTY, 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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BK12 BTY is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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