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BN16 OAL

2016 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,030 mi
Last recorded128,030 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Impreza54,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 OAL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 128,030 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides at the front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 128,030 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriated

Position lamp not working Both sides at the front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides at the front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 114,853 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 114,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 100,970 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 92,772 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 80,185 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 68,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 68,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 59,397 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 46,759 miles

Nearside Front Upper screen slight damage

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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BN16 OAL is a 2016 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 54,880 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 Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN16 OAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 10 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BN16 OAL registered?

BN16 OAL is a 2016 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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