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BF12 HME

2012 Subaru Legacy

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,184 mi
Last recorded116,184 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 HME
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 116,184 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 110,593 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 100,675 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 90,912 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some component's

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked all around outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 80,704 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 80,704 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 74,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre inner side wall cracked /splitting (not exposing cords) also worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2019 69,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded outer edge and undercut (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and undercut outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen stone chipped and small crack outside A zone

Pass 8 Nov 2018 52,371 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 36,668 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,792 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 28,331 miles

o/s/f tyre is cracking in the sidewalls both rear tyres are also cracking in the sidewalls

Pass 16 Feb 2015 21,343 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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BF12 HME is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF12 HME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF12 HME registered?

BF12 HME is a 2012 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 HME shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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