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BN56 ZNM

2006 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

194,526 mi
Last recorded194,526 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 ZNM
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 194,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 194,089 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 193,118 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2023 192,600 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 177,035 miles

surface corrosion under body and suspension components

Pass 22 Dec 2020 161,423 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 146,917 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 146,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 133,034 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 120,228 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 120,227 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edge +small cut on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 119,045 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut in wall

Pass 3 Mar 2016 102,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 85,904 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in wall

Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,569 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 63,832 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 57,017 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 48,346 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 43,361 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,908 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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BN56 ZNM is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BN56 ZNM, 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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BN56 ZNM is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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