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BG05 BVW

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,214 mi
Last recorded89,214 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 BVW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 89,214 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 86,972 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 84,558 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 82,804 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 81,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 79,639 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 77,206 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 75,065 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 73,780 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 72,191 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 69,923 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 67,872 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 65,984 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 64,277 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 61,535 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 59,471 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 56,645 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 54,580 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 May 2008 39,853 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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BG05 BVW is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 75,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG05 BVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG05 BVW registered?

BG05 BVW is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is BG05 BVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 BVW shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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