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BU12 SHZ

2012 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,617 mi
Last recorded98,617 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Master99,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 SHZ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 98,617 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 98,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessive corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessive corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2025 98,208 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 98,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2024 97,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 97,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 96,938 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 96,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 96,139 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 95,819 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 95,510 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 7 Dec 2018 93,202 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 93,202 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 89,452 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 81,443 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 81,443 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 72,308 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 57,812 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 57,812 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 32,299 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 18,729 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

How Reliable is the Renault Master?

Based on 1,547,762 MOT tests across 123,092 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
123,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69,954
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39,852
Registration plate lamp not working 28,076
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,954
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,814
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BU12 SHZ is a 2012 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 99,331 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 Master fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU12 SHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Master typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Master is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU12 SHZ registered?

BU12 SHZ is a 2012 Renault Master, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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