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BJ12 WLO

2012 Lexus IS200

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,838 mi
Last recorded135,838 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS20073,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 WLO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 135,838 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 114,806 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 95,079 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 95,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 79,983 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 79,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 68,310 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 68,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 56,547 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2019 43,499 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 38,559 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 34,467 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 30,134 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 24,504 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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BJ12 WLO is a 2012 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 73,269 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 IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ12 WLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ12 WLO registered?

BJ12 WLO is a 2012 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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