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BV12 VMX

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,687 mi
Last recorded116,687 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 116,687 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 116,687 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 114,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 114,252 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 113,175 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 110,148 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 106,119 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 106,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 94,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2021 94,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 87,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 82,647 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 76,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mirror assembly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 10 Apr 2018 76,997 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror assembly (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 27 Feb 2017 69,184 miles

Engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Feb 2017 69,184 miles

Engine covers fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 62,460 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VMX 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 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

BV12 VMX is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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