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BK12 BVZ

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

242,364 mi
Last recorded242,364 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 BVZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 242,364 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 242,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 225,029 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 225,029 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 187,769 miles

distortion to rear wheels and n/s/f inner rims

n/s/f day running light not working

nail in n/s/r tyre

vehicle tested under damp conditions

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 20 Mar 2017 187,766 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

wiper blades smearing screen

n/s/f day running light not working

nail in n/s/r tyre

vehicle tested under damp conditions

distortion to rear wheels and n/s/f inner rims

Pass 14 Apr 2016 162,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Screw/nail in offside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 8 May 2015 129,424 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 129,424 miles

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

Oil leak

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 BVZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BVZ, 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 BVZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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