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BV12 RVM

2012 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,134 mi
Last recorded38,134 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Scenic60,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 RVM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 38,134 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 38,134 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 29,762 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 29,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure rubbing on rear shock absorber (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 28,953 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s corroded too excess (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 28,947 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s corroded too excess (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 28,363 miles

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

engine over heating

Pass 19 Nov 2020 27,579 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 26,202 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 24,646 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

engine over heating

Fail 23 May 2018 24,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine over heating

Pass 28 Apr 2017 22,512 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 22,512 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 19,170 miles

Both front tyres worn outer edges

Slight damage both nearside tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 27 Apr 2015 16,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 16,148 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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BV12 RVM is a 2012 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 60,260 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 Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV12 RVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV12 RVM registered?

BV12 RVM is a 2012 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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