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BV08 NUO

2008 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,007 mi
Last recorded124,007 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 NUO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2025 124,007 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified Been cut out (8.2.2.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area at rear and pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pads lining insicure from pad backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Plastic under trays fitted underside of vehicle and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 119,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 119,551 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 119,214 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 119,179 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 116,399 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 116,399 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 116,340 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit specified limit = 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

possible stability control fault

Pass 17 Sep 2020 110,109 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 110,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 103,055 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 97,382 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 87,008 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 87,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,998 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,498 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,902 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,380 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,596 miles

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

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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BV08 NUO is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BV08 NUO, 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 BV08 NUO registered?

BV08 NUO is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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