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BJ56 WLZ

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,878 mi
Last recorded93,878 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 WLZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 93,878 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 89,056 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 70,126 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 51,343 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,648 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 39,027 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 38,250 miles

both rear tyres / cracks on outer edges and worn close to limit

Pass 21 Sep 2018 37,456 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 37,456 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 35,261 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre / cracks between tread

Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,000 miles

Offside Rear tyre / cracks between tread and on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 31,313 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 26,849 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 22,564 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 22,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracking/perished

Pass 7 Sep 2012 19,299 miles

nearside front outer tyre sidewall worn

Fail 6 Sep 2012 19,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front outer tyre sidewall worn

Pass 12 Sep 2011 15,965 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 12,714 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 9,674 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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BJ56 WLZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 72,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ56 WLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ56 WLZ registered?

BJ56 WLZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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