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BD08 BYP

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,615 mi
Last recorded112,615 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 BYP
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 112,615 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 99,109 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 99,109 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 76,702 miles

underbody and engine bay covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2022 76,702 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

underbody and engine bay covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2020 65,867 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 61,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 57,378 miles

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 15 Jul 2017 51,335 miles

Nearside Front TYRE INNER EDGE WEARING LOW

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

Offside Front TYRE OUTER WALL HAS A FEW CUTS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 44,647 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 37,565 miles

Cuts in both front tyre outer sidewalls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 37,565 miles

Cuts in both front tyre outer sidewalls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 12 Jul 2014 31,062 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 23,319 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 16,950 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 9,745 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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BD08 BYP is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD08 BYP, 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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BD08 BYP is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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