CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF12 HMA

2012 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2457cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,766 mi
Last recorded120,766 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 HMA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 120,766 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 120,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 114,542 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2023 109,577 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 103,846 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 98,813 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 97,159 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 87,927 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 87,921 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 76,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 63,752 miles

Exhaust corroded at joint joining the rear section to the middle section.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 48,718 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 30,349 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
Full Subaru Outback reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF12 HMA is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 79,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF12 HMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF12 HMA?

You can check the full history of BF12 HMA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF12 HMA registered?

BF12 HMA is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is BF12 HMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 HMA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF12 HMA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF12 HMA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.