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2015 Subaru Outback 2.0L Diesel · BP15 VYV

BP15 VYV

2015 Subaru Outback (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Jul 2015. Recorded mileage 142,222 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
SUBARU OUTBACK
Year / Origin
2015 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 19 Dec 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
142,222 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19 Dec 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2015
Engine
1998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle achieved a clean pass in December 2025 at 142,222 miles with no recorded defects, indicating a stable maintenance trend following earlier consumable wear issues. The record shows a clear improvement from December 2023, when the car initially failed on a registration plate lamp and thin rear brake pads before passing later that day. Since then, the owner has addressed the recurring tyre wear and braking system advisories noted in previous years, resulting in two consecutive clear certificates in 2024 and 2025. Annual mileage accumulation has remained consistent and substantial, averaging approximately 8,000 to 9,000 miles per year over the last three test cycles. This high usage pattern is evident in the progression from 117,471 miles in December 2022 to the current 142,222 miles. The vehicle is actively used rather than standing idle, which generally bodes well for mechanical lubrication but demands rigorous adherence to service intervals given the total distance covered. Prospective buyers should closely inspect the front and rear tyre tread depths and alignment. The history documents multiple advisories for outer edge wear across nearside and offside wheels in 2022 and 2023, suggesting possible tracking or suspension geometry issues that may recur. Verify that the rear brake pads and discs have been replaced recently, as the tester flagged them as wearing thin in late 2023. While the recent electrical faults regarding registration plate lamps appear resolved, a full check of exterior lighting is advisable to ensure no underlying wiring corrosion exists.
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BP15 VYV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
  • 142,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)

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BP15 VYV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Subaru Outback (BP15 VYV) between December 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 December 2025 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 (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.

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BP15 VYV Mileage History

  1. 19/12/2022117,471 mi
  2. 19/12/2023124,796 mi+7,325 mi
  3. 19/12/2023124,796 mi
  4. 18/12/2024133,972 mi+9,176 mi
  5. 15/12/2025142,222 mi+8,250 mi

Average of roughly 8,278 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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