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BU08 NXS

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

90,067 mi
Last recorded90,067 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 NXS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 90,067 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Reflector cracked/still secure

Rear OSR & NSR wheel arches starting to corrode on outer lip

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on rear subframe & NS mounting point -still structurally okay (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 90,067 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured Front facing subframe bracket mount corroded & fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Discolouring on lettering (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Reflector cracked/still secure

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear OSR & NSR wheel arches starting to corrode on outer lip

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on rear subframe & NS mounting point -still structurally okay (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 86,783 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2024 83,792 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 80,292 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 76,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread, no visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Reflector cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in both rear tyres, no visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 72,153 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 67,936 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 63,557 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 56,335 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 50,165 miles

Front tyres worn/wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2016 43,088 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 36,936 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 30,809 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 24,460 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 17,594 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 10,882 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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BU08 NXS is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 BU08 NXS, 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 BU08 NXS registered?

BU08 NXS is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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