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DA08 BVX

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,564 mi
Last recorded145,564 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 BVX
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 145,564 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 140,681 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 135,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 131,375 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 131,375 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 125,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 120,639 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under covers fitted to car

Pass 9 Jan 2020 117,069 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 110,299 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 102,626 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 102,624 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 91,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded/pitted (3.5.1i)

engine and underbody covers fitted nor allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2015 81,136 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 59,703 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,423 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 51,045 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 43,379 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,785 miles

front brake discs worn

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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DA08 BVX is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA08 BVX, 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 DA08 BVX registered?

DA08 BVX is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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