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BJ06 OMW

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,116 mi
Last recorded162,116 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 OMW
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 162,116 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 162,116 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 155,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 148,142 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 140,705 miles

various slight corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2021 140,624 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 140,622 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2020 130,994 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 124,407 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 117,689 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 117,687 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2018 109,308 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 92,392 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 77,785 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 77,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 78,837 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 64,769 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slight cut outer wall.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 56,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Nov 2012 56,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 48,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

diesel smoke test not registering any smoke.

number plates lettering not spaced properly.

o/s/f track rod end rubber deteriorated.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 48,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

diesel smoke test not registering any smoke.

number plates lettering not spaced properly.

o/s/f track rod end rubber deteriorated.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 37,348 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 30,032 miles

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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BJ06 OMW is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ06 OMW, 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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BJ06 OMW is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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