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BV12 RVZ

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,636 mi
Last recorded128,636 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 RVZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 128,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2025 128,636 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2024 115,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Nov 2024 115,647 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2023 102,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 102,530 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 92,057 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel primer ball perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2021 80,475 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres 2.5mm

Fail 12 Nov 2021 80,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres 2.5mm

Pass 30 Oct 2020 72,411 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 65,159 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2018 54,844 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 44,634 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 32,220 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 17,758 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 16,667 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 16,667 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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BV12 RVZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV12 RVZ, 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 BV12 RVZ registered?

BV12 RVZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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