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BN08 FOP

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

103,137 mi
Last recorded103,137 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 103,137 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 102,232 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 100,311 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 98,412 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 95,956 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 94,220 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 92,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 83,822 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 83,822 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 73,167 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 64,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3.0mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 55,871 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2014 47,081 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 38,691 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,944 miles

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

Front brake discs appear quite worn.

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 Mar 2012 25,952 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,830 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 FOP is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FOP, 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 FOP registered?

BN08 FOP is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BN08 FOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 FOP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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