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BV12 VBX

2012 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,258 mi
Last recorded91,258 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VBX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 91,258 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 70,889 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 70,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 70,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 67,963 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 67,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 66,373 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 64,532 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 60,724 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 60,593 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected damaged and missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 46,877 miles

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 46,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 37,083 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 30,052 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 30,994 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 26,943 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 19,971 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 VBX is a 2012 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBX, 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 VBX is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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