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BD08 BHZ

2008 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

111,427 mi
Last recorded111,427 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 BHZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 111,427 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2024 110,314 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

underbody muddy

Pass 16 Aug 2023 107,616 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 101,340 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 101,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 95,163 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 91,229 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 85,914 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 80,803 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,260 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 20 May 2016 70,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 62,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 55,854 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 47,663 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 39,917 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 30,219 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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BD08 BHZ is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 85,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD08 BHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD08 BHZ is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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