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BJ06 OPL

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

192,568 mi
Last recorded192,568 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 OPL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 192,568 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 186,060 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 181,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 177,028 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 172,434 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 164,936 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 160,367 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 152,118 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 146,445 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 131,530 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 115,018 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 105,766 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 95,697 miles

Brake pedal is slightly spongy, (suspect brake master cylinder)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 77,776 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,342 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 65,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,225 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wiper slight smearing

Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,292 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 OPL is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BJ06 OPL, 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 BJ06 OPL registered?

BJ06 OPL is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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