BM06 BED

2012 RENAULT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
RENAULT
Year
2012
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1149 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
15 April 2027 (305 days away)
Last recorded mileage
12,820 mi

AI verdict AVOID 33/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2012 Renault has 17 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 12,820 miles. The mileage is suspiciously low for its age, raising significant ownership and safety concerns.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage of 12,820 miles over 14 years, with a significant 2020 service gap and a 2022-2023 period of only 51 miles/year.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Apr 2022 – Apr 2023)
  • Dangerous tyre defects on 2019-02-15 and 2022-04-01 indicate severe neglect.
  • Recurring major failures for lights, emissions, suspension, and steering across 2019-2025.
  • A 2020 service gap is highly unusual for a 2012 vehicle, suggesting periods of disuse.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2027-04-15, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) is present in the provided data.
  • The 2017 Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars suggests a generally safe design.
  • The 2012 Renault 5 E-Tech is a rare electric vehicle, offering unique features.

Mileage history

Aug 2015: 12,820 mi PASSDec 2016: 24,551 mi PASSDec 2017: 31,703 mi FAILDec 2017: 31,704 mi PASSFeb 2019: 37,664 mi PASSOct 2019: 41,916 mi PASSApr 2021: 48,084 mi FAILApr 2021: 48,084 mi PASSApr 2022: 63,355 mi FAILAug 2022: 63,406 mi FAILAug 2022: 63,406 mi PASSApr 2023: 68,371 mi FAILApr 2023: 68,371 mi PASSApr 2024: 69,582 mi PASSApr 2025: 72,735 mi FAILApr 2025: 72,735 mi PASSApr 2026: 74,703 mi PASS75k44k13kAug 2015Apr 2026

MOT test history — 11/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2015 PASS 12,820 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a minor cut on the sidewall, but not deep enough to reach cords.
ADVISORY Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Dec 2016 PASS 24,551 mi None recorded
Dec 2017 FAIL 31,703 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Dec 2017 PASS 31,704 mi None recorded
Feb 2019 PASS 37,664 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oct 2019 PASS 41,916 mi None recorded
Apr 2021 FAIL 48,084 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Apr 2021 PASS 48,084 mi None recorded
Apr 2022 FAIL 63,355 mi
MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Emissions not tested due to the rear exhaust section missing (8.2.1.2 (d))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Aug 2022 FAIL 63,406 mi
MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Emissions not tested rear exhaust system missing (8.2.1.2 (d))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2022 PASS 63,406 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Apr 2023 FAIL 68,371 mi
MAJOR Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Apr 2023 PASS 68,371 mi None recorded
Apr 2024 PASS 69,582 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Apr 2025 FAIL 72,735 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
ADVISORY Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Apr 2025 PASS 72,735 mi
ADVISORY Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Apr 2026 PASS 74,703 mi
ADVISORY Fuel Pipe/s corroded front section
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BM06 BED, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.