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BG12 GXM

2012 Lexus IS200

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

187,820 mi
Last recorded187,820 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS20073,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 GXM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 187,820 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 187,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Feb 2025 178,182 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 178,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2024 168,114 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre thorn in sidewall ()

Fail 7 Feb 2024 168,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre thorn in sidewall ()

Pass 30 Jan 2023 157,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 148,962 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 141,237 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 134,279 miles

under body and components covered in mud

Fail 3 Feb 2020 134,278 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on both edges

under body and components covered in mud

Pass 18 Jan 2019 119,504 miles

under body covered in mud

Fail 18 Jan 2019 119,504 miles

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

under body covered in mud

Pass 8 Feb 2018 99,393 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 67,809 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 42,258 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 36,234 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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BG12 GXM is a 2012 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 73,269 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 IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG12 GXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG12 GXM is a 2012 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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