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LX12 BCU

2012 Renault Master

Black Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,172 mi
Last recorded158,172 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Master99,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 BCU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 158,172 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 157,058 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 150,526 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil sump corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2023 149,343 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 147,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 137,931 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 135,846 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 131,014 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 119,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs significantly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear bumper lose

Fail 3 Mar 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Stop lamp not working No stop lamps working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake defect warning on dash

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs significantly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear bumper lose

Pass 8 Mar 2017 99,699 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 99,699 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 86,818 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 86,818 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 80,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

How Reliable is the Renault Master?

Based on 1,547,762 MOT tests across 123,092 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
123,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69,954
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39,852
Registration plate lamp not working 28,076
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,954
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,814
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LX12 BCU is a 2012 Renault Master in Black with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 99,331 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Master fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX12 BCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Master typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Master is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LX12 BCU is a 2012 Renault Master, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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