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BV12 SVE

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,247 mi
Last recorded120,247 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 SVE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 120,247 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 120,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 114,561 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 114,561 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 108,836 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2023 102,446 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 102,446 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 96,882 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 96,882 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 90,023 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2020 83,232 miles

engine covers fitted

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 9 Apr 2020 83,232 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn osf link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken osr coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers fitted

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Apr 2019 74,415 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 65,915 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 65,866 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 55,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 44,891 miles

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2015 31,563 miles

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 SVE is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV12 SVE, 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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BV12 SVE is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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