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Renault Megane

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,870 cc

L16 BRCMOT history

L16 BRC is a grey diesel Renault Megane first used on 25 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 155,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

L16 BRC grey Renault Megane – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Megane, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
155,907 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 BRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Megane
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 BRC was last recorded at 155,907 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 8,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,898 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,009 miles
Average per year
9,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,907 miles
  • 2024 – 147,898 miles
  • 2023 – 135,512 miles
  • 2022 – 124,867 miles
  • 2021 – 116,658 miles
  • 2020 – 113,357 miles
  • 2019 – 105,876 miles
  • 2018 – 98,672 miles
  • 2017 – 89,112 miles
  • 2016 – 78,404 miles
  • 2015 – 65,031 miles
  • 2014 – 53,851 miles
  • 2013 – 43,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,907 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,907 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    155,907 miles
    Test number
    511987228953
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail155,900 miles (+8,002)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,900 miles
    Test number
    623198711712
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass147,898 miles (+12,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    147,898 miles
    Test number
    364977637886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass135,512 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    135,512 miles
    Test number
    247811432556
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail135,500 miles (+10,633)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,500 miles
    Test number
    133539405559
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both mid sections. (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass124,867 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,867 miles
    Test number
    824043202344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail124,828 miles (+8,170)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,828 miles
    Test number
    870467519506
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass116,658 miles (+3,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,658 miles
    Test number
    923726289499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,357 miles (+7,481)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,357 miles
    Test number
    462332075479
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass105,876 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    105,876 miles
    Test number
    218944769907
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail105,876 miles (+7,204)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,876 miles
    Test number
    791943649756
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass98,672 miles (+9,560)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,672 miles
    Test number
    784461636694
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass89,112 miles (+10,708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,112 miles
    Test number
    512565858726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre splitting on wall

  14. Pass78,404 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,404 miles
    Test number
    725402730581
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has run flat damage to outer wall

  15. Fail78,404 miles (+13,373)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,404 miles
    Test number
    502803822923
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has run flat damage to outer wall

  16. Pass65,031 miles (+11,180)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,031 miles
    Test number
    867827067588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,851 miles (+10,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,851 miles
    Test number
    839690104389
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass43,039 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,039 miles
    Test number
    975766693224
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres worn low on edges, small cut with stone embedding N/S/R tyre, Cuts and stones embedding in N/S/F tyre

Questions about L16 BRC

Does L16 BRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 BRC is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 BRC?
The MOT on L16 BRC is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 BRC done?
L16 BRC was recorded at 155,907 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 9,393 miles a year.
Has L16 BRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 BRC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 BRC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L16 BRC find?
L16 BRC passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front to rears.

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