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BJ08 BFF

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,059 mi
Last recorded50,059 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 BFF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 50,059 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 48,399 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 48,399 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 46,784 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 45,197 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 43,664 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 42,446 miles

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

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

all tyres cut on sidewall

front number plate faded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 41,733 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 38,907 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 36,338 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 30 Aug 2017 36,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 25 Aug 2016 33,475 miles

Centre Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,508 miles

Both rear tyres cracking up on outer wall

Near side front tyre has cuts on outer wall

Pass 30 Aug 2014 26,710 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 23,157 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 11 May 2012 19,268 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,235 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 14,235 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 BFF is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFF, 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 BFF registered?

BJ08 BFF is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is BJ08 BFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 BFF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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