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BV08 NTM

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,003 mi
Last recorded150,003 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 NTM
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 150,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 140,645 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 123,282 miles

There's an outstanding manufacturer's safety recall on LEXUS IS 220D SE BV08NTM. The vehicle has been recalled since at least 7 June 2019. Contact a LEXUS dealership to arrange for repairs.

Fail 7 Jun 2019 123,272 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside park brake effort lower than expected. (114k/198k)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

There's an outstanding manufacturer's safety recall on LEXUS IS 220D SE BV08NTM. The vehicle has been recalled since at least 7 June 2019. Contact a LEXUS dealership to arrange for repairs.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 109,747 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 93,912 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 93,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,521 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,805 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,382 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,031 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn to limit

o/s/r tyre cracking

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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BV08 NTM is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 89,467 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV08 NTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV08 NTM is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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