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BJ06 OPW

2006 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,451 mi
Last recorded93,451 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 OPW
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 93,451 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 79,501 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 74,938 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake lever to high

Fail 10 Nov 2023 74,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake lever to high

Pass 19 Nov 2022 62,726 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 57,141 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 48,569 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 47,714 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 46,746 miles

Headlights deteriorated, but not affecting light output

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 14 Dec 2017 45,989 miles

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

Unable to produce emission print out due to zero reading

Pass 22 Dec 2016 44,503 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 42,713 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)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge wear on front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 41,058 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 38,148 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 36,490 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 33,221 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 33,221 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 30,956 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 29,066 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 23,902 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 OPW is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OPW, 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 OPW registered?

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

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