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BB62 BMB

2013 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,687 mi
Last recorded82,687 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB62 BMB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 82,687 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 7 May 2026 82,687 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 May 2025 74,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2025 74,196 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 65,956 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 65,951 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 May 2023 62,409 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 56,395 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 47,207 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 44,948 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 38,287 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 32,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 12 May 2017 25,730 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 19,790 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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BB62 BMB is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 67,736 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BB62 BMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 13 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BB62 BMB registered?

BB62 BMB is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 May 2013.

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