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BN08 FNM

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,986 mi
Last recorded175,986 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 175,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tail light damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 169,678 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 158,727 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 158,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2022 149,473 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 149,460 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 148,790 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 148,790 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 143,177 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front TYRE SHOWING WEAR ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Front TYRE WORN ALMOST TO CORD ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 17 Jan 2020 143,177 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front TYRE SHOWING WEAR ON INSIDE EDGE

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front TYRE WORN ALMOST TO CORD ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 25 Jan 2019 134,940 miles

Front brake pads 50% worn

o/s/f Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2018 121,875 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 106,456 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 89,096 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 72,558 miles

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

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

advise off side front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2014 57,775 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,543 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,895 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,166 miles

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 FNM is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FNM, 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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What year was BN08 FNM registered?

BN08 FNM is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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