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GD08 BGU

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

53,646 mi
Last recorded53,646 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 BGU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 53,646 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 52,613 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 52,610 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions too clean to register

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 51,427 miles

Extensive under trays not allowing full inspection

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 49,739 miles

Extensive under trays not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 47,537 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 44,765 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 37,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 30,617 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 23,687 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 17,942 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 14,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 24 Jun 2014 13,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 11,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 9,681 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 7,173 miles

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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GD08 BGU is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GD08 BGU, 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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GD08 BGU is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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