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BNZ 2898

2011 Lexus IS250C

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,437 mi
Last recorded66,437 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS250C41,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 2898
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 66,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush perished & cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush perished & cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded.

Under body corrosion.

Pass 21 Feb 2025 62,895 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 58,819 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 54,188 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 48,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 41,219 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 37,195 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 37,195 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 33,754 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 30,794 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 26,020 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 20,802 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 15,783 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2014 12,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250C?

Based on 8,328 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
3,955
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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BNZ 2898 is a 2011 Lexus IS250C in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Lexus IS250C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 41,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNZ 2898, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Lexus IS250C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 2898 registered?

BNZ 2898 is a 2011 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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The MOT history for BNZ 2898 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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