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BCV 865T

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,193 mi
Last recorded155,193 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 865T
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 155,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to being considered excessive (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim/tyre protector slightly damaged/distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to being considered excessive (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake effort is low during roller brake test

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler pipes corroded ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various underside suspension components corroded but not excessive or seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 155,129 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake rod insecure brake calliper pin/rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 144,310 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 144,310 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 134,935 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 125,166 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 118,404 miles

sill panels fitted

surface corrosion apparent on all components and prescribed areas under vehcile

Pass 30 Jan 2020 114,336 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 114,258 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 65,375 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 62,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

suspension has some surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2015 62,817 miles

suspension has some surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2014 55,982 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 48,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,777 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 24 Oct 2011 33,654 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 33,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,723 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 20,035 miles

osf/nsf tyre edge worn raised shoulders

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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BCV 865T is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 72,766 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 IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCV 865T, 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 20 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BCV 865T registered?

BCV 865T is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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