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BN57 BUA

2007 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,814 mi
Last recorded126,814 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 BUA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 126,814 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 125,074 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jun 2024 125,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2023 121,044 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 118,649 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 114,585 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 114,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 111,754 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 111,754 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 108,459 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jul 2018 106,268 miles

All brake discs have surface rust

Fail 11 Jul 2018 106,268 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

All brake discs have surface rust

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 106,231 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 102,875 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 98,141 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 98,014 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 98,014 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 73,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,185 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 72,267 miles

Engine bay coverd

Nail in rear tyre

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

nsf tyre bald outer edge

nsf tyre cut in tyre but no cords showing

Pass 17 Dec 2011 50,137 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 34,380 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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BN57 BUA is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 69,074 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 IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN57 BUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN57 BUA is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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