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BV08 NVH

2008 Lexus Is 220D

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

131,963 mi
Last recorded131,963 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D91,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 NVH
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 131,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 129,971 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 127,329 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 124,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 120,819 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 115,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 114,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 113,806 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 111,555 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 108,134 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 106,211 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 101,607 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 91,510 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 80,228 miles

Engine cover under tray insercure

N/S/R wheel arch cover insercure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pad material 2mm

Pass 15 Aug 2013 80,228 miles

Engine cover under tray insercure

N/S/R wheel arch cover insercure

Rear brake pad material 2mm

Pass 20 Aug 2012 68,905 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 64,175 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 30 Mar 2011 50,452 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D?

Based on 8,747 MOT tests across 978 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,763
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
978
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
position lamp(s) not working 70
Headlamp aim too low 59
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BV08 NVH is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 91,868 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV08 NVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV08 NVH registered?

BV08 NVH is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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