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RJ08 BPE

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,171 mi
Last recorded126,171 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 BPE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 126,171 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 108,828 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 94,890 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 86,157 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 79,103 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 70,121 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 65,099 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 60,015 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 56,126 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 52,590 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,058 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 45,347 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 45,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,527 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,718 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 34,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 26,481 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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RJ08 BPE is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RJ08 BPE, 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 RJ08 BPE registered?

RJ08 BPE is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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