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BP08 XYT

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,002 mi
Last recorded102,002 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 XYT
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 102,002 miles

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

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 o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 99,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s and n/s slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 96,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s and o/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight crack. (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s. Strong advisory. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s and o/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 91,312 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 91,312 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 85,792 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 85,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 81,499 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 81,499 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both side (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 74,457 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 63,717 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 56,453 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 49,895 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 44,034 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 37,992 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 31,238 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 31,238 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,864 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 16,842 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

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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BP08 XYT is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP08 XYT, 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 BP08 XYT registered?

BP08 XYT is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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