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BJ56 WBM

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,210 mi
Last recorded167,210 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 WBM
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 167,210 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 158,298 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 153,499 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 150,423 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 129,588 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2019 124,077 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 124,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 122,361 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 122,361 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 119,969 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush O/S,N/S (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 117,517 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 114,635 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 111,453 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 109,482 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 93,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 88,990 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s /n/s front brake discs wearing thin

rear brake discs half rusty from inner face

Pass 16 Nov 2010 80,675 miles

o/s/r brake pads not in full contact with disc

Pass 9 Nov 2009 68,860 miles

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

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

offside rear brake inccorect caliper fitted

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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BJ56 WBM is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BJ56 WBM, 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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BJ56 WBM is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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