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BJ56 WMK

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

221,096 mi
Last recorded221,096 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 WMK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 221,096 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 209,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 198,916 miles

all suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2022 192,651 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 186,270 miles

front brakes worn, discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre outer wall perished, looks like it was run low on pressure

rear subframe/under body rusty in places

Pass 6 Mar 2020 179,363 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 179,363 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 166,428 miles

both rear tyres worn/ 2-3mm left

front tyres worn/ nearing wear bars

rear brake discs worn/ lipped

rear pads very worn/ on limit ( offside )

slight exhaust blow centre box

Pass 26 Feb 2018 154,152 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 154,148 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s rear brake pads below (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s headlight no beam (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 141,396 miles

front brake discs warped slightly

o/s headlight beam just exceptable

Pass 27 Feb 2016 127,919 miles

windscreen cracked outside wiper sweep

Pass 27 Feb 2015 112,322 miles

both rear tyres on limit

engine noisey

front brake discs warped slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2015 112,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres on limit

engine noisey

front brake discs warped slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2014 95,744 miles

some imbalance in front brakes

Pass 4 Mar 2013 76,597 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,305 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low n/s

Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,278 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 18,265 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 WMK is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WMK, 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 WMK registered?

BJ56 WMK is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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