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BK56 OBL

2006 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

152,452 mi
Last recorded152,452 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 OBL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 152,452 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2026 152,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2025 147,380 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe, front attachment brackets corroded both sides

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2024 142,955 miles

Both headlamp patterns of poor quailty

Rear subframe corroded

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2023 137,279 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 134,091 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 120,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 114,647 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 108,349 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 101,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint top (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 94,623 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,713 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,454 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 79,070 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 70,651 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 62,327 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,828 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 40,507 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 29,360 miles

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 OBL is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 OBL, 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 OBL registered?

BK56 OBL is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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