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LS12 BDO

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,161 mi
Last recorded121,161 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 BDO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 121,161 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 121,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 108,978 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 108,978 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 99,539 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2023 99,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 88,838 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Offside Front outer sill damage

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

service light on dash

Pass 27 Mar 2021 79,943 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s & N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sill damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 77,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill damaged(dent)

Pass 20 Mar 2019 69,154 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 69,154 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 59,103 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & N/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 59,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid O/s & N/s (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & N/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 49,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer sill damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2017 49,562 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer sill damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2016 37,843 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,486 miles

offside front outer sill damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2015 28,486 miles

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

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

offside front outer sill damaged

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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LS12 BDO is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey 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 LS12 BDO, 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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LS12 BDO is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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