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BN09 YWU

2009 Lexus Is 220D SE

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,459 mi
Last recorded129,459 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE97,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 YWU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 129,459 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 121,397 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 121,050 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 120,972 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 109,300 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 98,018 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 89,962 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 83,444 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 83,378 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 39,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,620 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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BN09 YWU is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 97,876 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN09 YWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is 220D SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN09 YWU?

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What year was BN09 YWU registered?

BN09 YWU is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is BN09 YWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 YWU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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