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BW12 FMU

2012 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,921 mi
Last recorded113,921 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Impreza60,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 FMU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 113,921 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 110,921 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 110,857 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 100,476 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 100,475 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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BW12 FMU is a 2012 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 60,867 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW12 FMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BW12 FMU registered?

BW12 FMU is a 2012 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is BW12 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW12 FMU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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