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BV12 VMM

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,517 mi
Last recorded114,517 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 114,517 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 114,517 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 107,019 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 106,948 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17, been run flat, side wall rubbed to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 22 Jan 2024 103,678 miles

No bonnet stay

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

Offside Front Outer Tyre has minor damage to sidewall

Fail 22 Jan 2024 103,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

No bonnet stay

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

Offside Front Outer Tyre has minor damage to sidewall

Pass 12 Jul 2022 92,071 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 92,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 84,145 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 78,403 miles

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

bonnet stay is missing

no access to rear seat-belts

Fail 1 Apr 2020 78,402 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing drop-link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet stay is missing

no access to rear seat-belts

Pass 11 Mar 2019 71,656 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,363 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,368 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,073 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,259 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 49,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VMM 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 64.7%.

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 VMM, 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 VMM registered?

BV12 VMM is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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