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BN57 BUF

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,520 mi
Last recorded129,520 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 BUF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 129,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 124,006 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 124,006 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 120,110 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 115,778 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 109,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 109,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 103,273 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,406 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside

Pass 9 Sep 2015 91,427 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,108 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 72,410 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 62,734 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,857 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,776 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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BN57 BUF is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2007 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 90,183 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 BN57 BUF, 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 19 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN57 BUF is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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