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BG55 VWY

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

86,159 mi
Last recorded86,159 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VWY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 86,159 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 86,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2025 82,445 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 76,323 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 66,004 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 65,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Caliper seized (pins)

Offside Front Caliper seized (pins)

Pass 18 Jan 2021 64,312 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking customer to monitor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 61,014 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 59,202 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 57,561 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 55,946 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 53,165 miles

Nearside Front side wall cut

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

off side front, off side rear, and near side tyres starting to crack

Pass 13 Jan 2015 49,031 miles

light cracking in tyres

Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,371 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,876 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 37,690 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 33,563 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 28,310 miles

o/s n/s front o/s n/s rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2009 22,107 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on iner edges

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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BG55 VWY is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG55 VWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG55 VWY?

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What year was BG55 VWY registered?

BG55 VWY is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is BG55 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 VWY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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