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BN12 GMF

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

119,448 mi
Last recorded119,448 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 GMF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 119,448 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 119,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 117,518 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2024 117,518 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 114,579 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 114,579 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 111,240 miles

Offside day time light inop

Fail 17 Aug 2022 111,240 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside day time light inop

Pass 5 Aug 2021 107,270 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 107,270 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 103,914 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 103,914 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 99,603 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 94,698 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 94,698 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 86,917 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 86,917 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 78,599 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 78,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,037 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 70,037 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 61,563 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 61,563 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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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BN12 GMF is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 BN12 GMF, 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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What year was BN12 GMF registered?

BN12 GMF is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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