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BV08 NVS

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,381 mi
Last recorded68,381 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 NVS
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 68,381 miles

Rear brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2026 68,381 miles

Headlamp aim too low Very low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake discs surface corrosion

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Mar 2025 64,216 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 60,048 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 55,952 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 51,953 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 51,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 47,614 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 44,985 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 41,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 41,118 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 37,063 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 37,063 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc scored (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 32,471 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,286 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 25,124 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 21,189 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 17,064 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 13,123 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 9,297 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 9,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 NVS is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NVS, 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 NVS registered?

BV08 NVS is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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