CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN62 APX

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,654 mi
Last recorded120,654 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 APX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 120,654 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 120,651 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 111,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 111,361 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 103,707 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 100,870 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 98,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 98,603 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 92,111 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 84,563 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 84,563 miles

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

Rear Lower Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 70,137 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 70,137 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 58,834 miles

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

Front Wipers Smear screen.

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 44,762 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 31,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 31,224 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door mirror housing damaged (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & scored (3.5.1i)

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

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

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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN62 APX is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN62 APX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN62 APX?

You can check the full history of BN62 APX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN62 APX registered?

BN62 APX is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is BN62 APX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 APX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN62 APX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN62 APX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.