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BN12 BBJ

2012 Lexus RX450H

Blue Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,478 mi
Last recorded157,478 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus RX450H66,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 BBJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 157,478 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck pipes ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 157,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck pipes ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 144,636 miles

Fuel filler pipes heavily corroded.

Fail 10 Mar 2025 144,636 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fuel filler pipes heavily corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2024 130,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 110,095 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 97,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 97,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 85,018 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 75,167 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 75,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,250 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,683 miles

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

o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r tyre valves cracking.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,485 miles

Tyre valves cracking.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,875 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,115 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus RX450H?

Based on 114,223 MOT tests across 8,014 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
6,746
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 999
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 759
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 585
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 497
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BN12 BBJ is a 2012 Lexus RX450H in Blue with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 66,793 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 RX450H fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 999 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN12 BBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus RX450H is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BN12 BBJ is a 2012 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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