2016 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · BC16 XBR
2016 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 86,222 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC16 XBR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 86,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC16 XBR 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 2016 Subaru Forester (BC16 XBR) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BC16 XBR Mileage History
- 18/07/202260,114 mi
- 24/07/202368,133 mi+8,019 mi
- 17/07/202475,806 mi+7,673 mi
- 16/07/202586,219 mi+10,413 mi
- 23/07/202586,222 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,663 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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