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Renault Megane

Beige · Diesel · 2009 · 1,461 cc

BC 8MOT history

BC 8 is a beige diesel Renault Megane first used on 10 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 137,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

BC 8 beige Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
137,792 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BC 8
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BC 8 was last recorded at 137,792 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 9,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jan 2018: 15,061 miles, lower than 109,510 miles on 17 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,405 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,387 miles
Average per year
6,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,792 miles
  • 2025 – 128,405 miles
  • 2024 – 122,867 miles
  • 2023 – 122,834 miles
  • 2022 – 122,824 miles
  • 2021 – 122,607 miles
  • 2020 – 122,299 miles
  • 2019 – 120,864 miles
  • 2018 – 116,490 miles
  • 2017 – 109,510 miles
  • 2016 – 102,234 miles
  • 2015 – 89,460 miles
  • 2014 – 75,691 miles
  • 2013 – 60,512 miles
  • 2012 – 42,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,792 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    137,792 miles
    Test number
    998450218372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail137,790 miles (+9,385)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,790 miles
    Test number
    594346703111
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass128,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    128,405 miles
    Test number
    945795296002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail128,405 miles (+5,538)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,405 miles
    Test number
    765117133594
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass122,867 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,867 miles
    Test number
    216113838731
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass122,834 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,834 miles
    Test number
    565262197748
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass122,824 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    122,824 miles
    Test number
    571719071350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,607 miles
    Test number
    488909873608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,607 miles (+308)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,607 miles
    Test number
    334320599129
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass122,299 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,299 miles
    Test number
    538112080905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,864 miles (+4,374)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    120,864 miles
    Test number
    169734150921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,490 miles (+101,429)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    116,490 miles
    Test number
    695313872981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,061 miles (-94,449)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    15,061 miles
    Test number
    557046893526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,510 miles (+7,276)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    109,510 miles
    Test number
    666758445748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,234 miles (+12,774)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    102,234 miles
    Test number
    555686289419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,460 miles (+13,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,460 miles
    Test number
    418057025031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass75,691 miles (+15,179)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,691 miles
    Test number
    195664914032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,512 miles (+17,610)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,512 miles
    Test number
    125975813436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,902 miles
    Test number
    455217112004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BC 8

What vehicle is registration BC 8 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BC 8 on a beige diesel Renault Megane first used on 10 Feb 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does BC 8 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BC 8 is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on BC 8?
The MOT on BC 8 is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BC 8 done?
BC 8 was recorded at 137,792 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 6,453 miles a year.
Has BC 8 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BC 8 has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on BC 8 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on BC 8 find?
BC 8 passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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