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BG05 BVN

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,205 mi
Last recorded132,205 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 BVN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 132,205 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 119,099 miles

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

General under body corrosion

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 107,206 miles

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

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

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

General under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2023 96,930 miles

General under body corrosion

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 87,276 miles

General under body corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2022 87,276 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 81,563 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 81,563 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 81,433 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 81,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 77,562 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 73,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Jun 2017 69,375 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 63,016 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 53,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2014 48,625 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 May 2013 44,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2012 38,130 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 23 May 2011 32,553 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 27,760 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 23,560 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,762 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?

Based on 229,652 MOT tests across 14,830 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
6,422
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
14,830
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,310
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,344
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,727
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,419
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,590
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BG05 BVN is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 79,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6,310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG05 BVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG05 BVN is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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