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BK56 KZE

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

149,285 mi
Last recorded149,285 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 KZE
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 149,285 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 146,443 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 142,284 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 136,751 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 131,542 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 129,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm remaining and very worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <2.0mm remaining but very slightly more than 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 125,959 miles

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

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 23 Oct 2018 120,238 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 114,024 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 114,024 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 108,575 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 102,365 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 97,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2013 92,896 miles

both rear tyres only just in

n/s front tyre getting very thin

Pass 2 Nov 2012 83,432 miles

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

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

full lower engine/box covers fitted.

full upper engine bay covers fitted.

Fail 2 Nov 2012 83,432 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

full lower engine/box covers fitted.

full upper engine bay covers fitted.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 70,707 miles

full length side floor covers fitted.

full lower engine/gearbox floor covers fitted.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,718 miles

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

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)

engine mil lamp & traction control lamps are indicating a fault.

full running gear covers fitted.

re emmission test-no rpm reading from battery,no connection via blue tooth & no smoke to trigger machine!

Pass 3 Oct 2009 44,884 miles

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

N/S Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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BK56 KZE is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BK56 KZE, 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 BK56 KZE registered?

BK56 KZE is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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