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RE58 BWM

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,614 mi
Last recorded122,614 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 BWM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 122,614 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 122,577 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 114,881 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 114,871 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 106,388 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 106,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,394 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 94,602 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 88,700 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 88,691 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 85,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 81,683 miles

all tyres perishing and starting to wear on edges

Fail 28 Jun 2016 81,683 miles

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

all tyres perishing and starting to wear on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2015 76,875 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 69,032 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 62,212 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,825 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn more on inner edges of tread offside worn smooth

Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise n/s/r brake disc pitted

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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RE58 BWM is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 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 RE58 BWM, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RE58 BWM registered?

RE58 BWM is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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