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FH08 BMU

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,415 mi
Last recorded83,415 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 BMU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 83,415 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 83,415 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 83,094 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 80,721 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 80,057 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 80,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 78,522 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 78,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 76,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 73,925 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 71,223 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,309 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 65,049 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 61,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,200 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 48,571 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 40,126 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)

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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FH08 BMU is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FH08 BMU, 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 FH08 BMU registered?

FH08 BMU is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is FH08 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 BMU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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