2012 Subaru BRZ 2.0L Petrol · RU12 BRZ
2012 Subaru BRZ (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 92,385 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU BRZ
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RU12 BRZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 92,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RU12 BRZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Subaru Brz (RU12 BRZ) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
RU12 BRZ Mileage History
- 24/07/202371,342 mi
- 23/07/202479,369 mi+8,027 mi
- 26/07/202479,389 mi+20 mi
- 21/07/202586,621 mi+7,232 mi
- 11/08/202692,385 mi+5,764 mi
Average of roughly 6,900 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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