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LV62 BBU

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

192,956 mi
Last recorded192,956 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 BBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 192,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 182,377 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 182,377 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 169,138 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 169,138 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 163,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f side mirror cover damanged

Fail 24 May 2023 163,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f side mirror cover damanged

Pass 15 Jun 2022 156,668 miles

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

Offside Front Outer indicatert lens slightly damanged

Fail 15 Jun 2022 156,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer indicatert lens slightly damanged

Pass 19 Jun 2021 150,526 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 139,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 139,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 131,721 miles

Nearside Front under tray slight damage

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Sep 2019 131,685 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front under tray slight damage

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2018 118,922 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 118,607 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 102,475 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 102,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 93,325 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 68,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to o/s/f wheel inner rim

damage to windscreen outside of swept area

rear tyres deteriating / small cuts in o/s/r tyre cords not visable

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,476 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to o/s/f wheel inner rim

damage to windscreen outside of swept area

rear tyres deteriating / small cuts in o/s/r tyre cords not visable

slight play in o/s of steering rack

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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LV62 BBU is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LV62 BBU, 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 LV62 BBU registered?

LV62 BBU is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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