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BD06 NLR

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

212,856 mi
Last recorded212,856 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 NLR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 212,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 212,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 201,508 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 201,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 195,435 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 185,634 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 177,182 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside Rear and Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the Engine Bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Referring to the Rear Third Suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Referring to the Rear Third Suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 5 Sep 2020 167,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under Trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2019 161,209 miles

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

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2019 161,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 151,842 miles

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 142,868 miles

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

engine + under covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2016 135,881 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 132,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and has damage to outter sidewall.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 118,996 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 103,051 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 103,051 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 88,447 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 73,351 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,628 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 41,501 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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BD06 NLR is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BD06 NLR, 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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BD06 NLR is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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