2012 Subaru BRZ 2.0L Petrol · B16 PHY
2012 Subaru BRZ (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 60,452 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU BRZ
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B16 PHY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 60,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B16 PHY 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 (B16 PHY) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 June 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
B16 PHY Mileage History
- 08/06/202344,855 mi
- 23/05/202450,902 mi+6,047 mi
- 04/06/202556,867 mi+5,965 mi
- 04/06/202556,867 mi
- 09/06/202660,452 mi+3,585 mi
Average of roughly 5,194 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru BRZ
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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