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BN08 FMP

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,007 mi
Last recorded122,007 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 FMP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 122,007 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 116,782 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 107,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 107,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 96,726 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 84,480 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 74,616 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 66,159 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 66,159 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2019 58,764 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,177 miles

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

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

engine management light is on

exhaust system is corroded

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 17 Mar 2018 55,083 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine management light is on

exhaust system is corroded

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,460 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 50,425 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management light on

Fail 4 Mar 2017 50,224 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 45,171 miles

VSC light on.

engine management light on.

Pass 7 Mar 2015 39,996 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 36,096 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,821 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 25,146 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 19,619 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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BN08 FMP is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,274 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 IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN08 FMP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN08 FMP is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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