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M17 BUR

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,920 mi
Last recorded137,920 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 BUR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 137,920 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 137,920 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 131,426 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 124,371 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 117,279 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 110,875 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 104,759 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 104,759 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 100,345 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 92,421 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 83,964 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 25 Nov 2016 75,912 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 66,441 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 56,881 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 47,679 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 38,781 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 30,629 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 30,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 22,136 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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M17 BUR is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M17 BUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M17 BUR registered?

M17 BUR is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is M17 BUR safe to buy?

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