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BD08 BKX

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,984 mi
Last recorded161,984 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 BKX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 161,984 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 152,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 144,341 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 135,637 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 124,925 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 113,448 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 106,258 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 97,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 87,887 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust pipe to rear silencer join deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2017 77,576 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,385 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 64,736 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2015 64,736 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 61,624 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 61,624 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2013 59,216 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 59,216 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 54,989 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 54,982 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 46,486 miles

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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BD08 BKX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 69,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD08 BKX, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD08 BKX registered?

BD08 BKX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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