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BG06 DCV

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,293 mi
Last recorded136,293 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 DCV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 136,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 131,199 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 128,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 126,932 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heatshield not fully secure

Pass 10 Aug 2021 126,185 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 125,352 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 123,755 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 121,570 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 119,337 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear discs deteriorated (3.5.1i)

full plastic under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 116,407 miles

engine covered and full plastic under trays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2016 116,407 miles

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

engine covered and full plastic under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 113,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 109,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 109,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 104,646 miles

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

O/S/F & N/S/F tyres are worn low on inner edges of tread areas

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 98,824 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 93,403 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 83,832 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 83,832 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,299 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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BG06 DCV is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 93,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG06 DCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG06 DCV registered?

BG06 DCV is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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