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BHZ 878

2012 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,431 mi
Last recorded83,431 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 878
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 83,431 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Support arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2025 80,020 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 80,020 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 77,052 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 70,518 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 62,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 62,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 56,273 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 53,510 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,665 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 38,846 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,530 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 28,632 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 22,801 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 22,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BHZ 878 is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BHZ 878, 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 BHZ 878 registered?

BHZ 878 is a 2012 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BHZ 878 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHZ 878 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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