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BV12 DVN

2012 Lexus Gs

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,519 mi
Last recorded89,519 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Gs58,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 DVN
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 89,519 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 78,352 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 65,252 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 62,055 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 58,844 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 58,844 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 54,777 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 49,626 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 49,626 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,111 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 33,198 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 25,450 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on edge

Offside Front tyre low on edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 22,619 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Gs?

Based on 38,949 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
6,066
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 238
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 116
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 101
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BV12 DVN is a 2012 Lexus Gs in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 58,784 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 Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV12 DVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BV12 DVN registered?

BV12 DVN is a 2012 Lexus Gs, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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The MOT history for BV12 DVN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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