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BV62 MKM

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

226,970 mi
Last recorded226,970 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 MKM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 226,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Sep 2025 226,950 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 221,654 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 221,654 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 215,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2022 210,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (flexibles) (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Sep 2022 210,001 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (flexibles) (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 203,871 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Sep 2021 203,871 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2020 192,364 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2019 185,077 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 162,102 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 162,102 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 135,726 miles

tyres osr6mm osf4mm nsr6mm nsf4mm

Fail 25 Sep 2017 135,706 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

tyres osr6mm osf4mm nsr6mm nsf4mm

Pass 14 Sep 2016 105,606 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 105,606 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 83,888 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 83,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre size 205/55v16 Mich (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BV62 MKM is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BV62 MKM, 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 BV62 MKM registered?

BV62 MKM is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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