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BW16 LYG

2016 Subaru Outback

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,319 mi
Last recorded88,319 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 LYG
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 88,319 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 83,065 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 82,661 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 75,857 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 66,628 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 54,575 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 40,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 26,837 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
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BW16 LYG is a 2016 Subaru Outback in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 55,502 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 BW16 LYG, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BW16 LYG?

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What year was BW16 LYG registered?

BW16 LYG is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 25 August 2016.

Is BW16 LYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 LYG shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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