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DA12 BWC

2012 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,627 mi
Last recorded104,627 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 BWC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 104,627 miles

damage to offside rear

Fail 26 Nov 2025 104,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

damage to offside rear

Pass 29 Nov 2024 99,496 miles

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

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

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

damage to offside rear quarter panel

Fail 27 Nov 2024 99,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

damage to offside rear quarter panel

Pass 14 Nov 2023 94,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 94,077 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 90,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 86,418 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 81,123 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 81,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 72,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2019 72,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 64,902 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 64,801 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working LED strip below headlight unit (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 55,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front running light inop

Fail 17 May 2017 55,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front running light inop

Pass 11 May 2016 45,046 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 34,955 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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DA12 BWC is a 2012 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DA12 BWC, 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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DA12 BWC is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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