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BJ08 BEO

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,938 mi
Last recorded141,938 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 BEO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 141,938 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 125,654 miles

centre rear seat belt release button cracked broken

Fail 11 Dec 2024 125,654 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

centre rear seat belt release button cracked broken

Pass 15 Dec 2023 110,174 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

surface rust underneath.

Pass 17 Nov 2022 103,445 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 103,445 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 99,786 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 98,014 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 97,159 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 93,181 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 90,714 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 83,175 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 83,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 73,968 miles

Brake inbalance on front axle

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Tyres low on tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 65,715 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 65,715 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 57,001 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Feb 2013 50,298 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 29,797 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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BJ08 BEO is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 87,155 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 Lexus IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ08 BEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ08 BEO registered?

BJ08 BEO is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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