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BL57 MYU

2008 Lexus RX350

Blue Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,416 mi
Last recorded117,416 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus RX35068,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 MYU
MakeLexus
ModelRX350
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 117,416 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 115,180 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 113,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 113,302 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 111,924 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 110,598 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 109,519 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 109,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 108,621 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 108,621 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 106,730 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 104,207 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 80,899 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 60,475 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 49,226 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

winter tyres fitted to rear wheels

Pass 12 May 2014 43,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 38,157 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,643 miles

cracks in rear tyre treads

Fail 27 Apr 2012 33,643 miles

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

cracks in rear tyre treads

Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,981 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX350?

Based on 23,742 MOT tests across 1,651 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
6,208
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 431
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 202
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 154
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 145
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BL57 MYU is a 2008 Lexus RX350 in Blue with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Lexus RX350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 68,808 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 RX350 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 431 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL57 MYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX350 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus RX350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL57 MYU is a 2008 Lexus RX350, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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