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BG56 EXC

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

97,597 mi
Last recorded97,597 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 EXC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 97,597 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 94,693 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 92,581 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 90,161 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 87,458 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 85,025 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,291 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 78,278 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 78,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 74,868 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 71,268 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to smear the screen

Offside Front wiper blade starting to smear the screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,963 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 53,685 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 48,981 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,838 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,262 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,645 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 28,028 miles

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

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

Small cut in nearside front tyrewall

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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BG56 EXC is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BG56 EXC, 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.

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What year was BG56 EXC registered?

BG56 EXC is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 November 2006.

Is BG56 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG56 EXC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG56 EXC have outstanding finance?

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