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PE12 BNZ

2012 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,912 mi
Last recorded81,912 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 BNZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 81,912 miles

rear corroded under the car

Fail 9 Feb 2026 81,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rear corroded under the car

Pass 24 Jan 2025 78,585 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 75,085 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 Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 71,315 miles

Damage to off side rear bumper

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 68,283 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 68,283 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 64,060 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 58,668 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 50,307 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 41,782 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 33,311 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall cut very near to cords please keep checked

Fail 23 Mar 2017 33,310 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall cut very near to cords please keep checked

Pass 18 Apr 2016 26,847 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 20,735 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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PE12 BNZ is a 2012 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PE12 BNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE12 BNZ registered?

PE12 BNZ is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is PE12 BNZ safe to buy?

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