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BN12 BMZ

2012 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,466 mi
Last recorded105,466 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Twingo44,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 BMZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 105,466 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle + rear supporting hanger deteoriated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2024 98,446 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle + rear supporting hanger deteoriated (6.1.2 (a))

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

front brake discs corroded

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 96,382 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 96,382 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 92,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides advise change inner pads may be worn thinner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2021 87,476 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 79,453 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 68,280 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 68,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 68,218 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 243,096 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 52,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 40,938 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,004 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 23,339 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?

Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,423
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7,998
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,492
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BN12 BMZ is a 2012 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 44,044 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 Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN12 BMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Twingo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Twingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN12 BMZ registered?

BN12 BMZ is a 2012 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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