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BV12 DVT

2012 Lexus GS250

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

210,418 mi
Last recorded210,418 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus GS25052,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 DVT
MakeLexus
ModelGS250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 210,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 195,623 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 180,483 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 167,537 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 153,590 miles

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

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

front brake disc worn not weakened

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes splitting

Fail 24 May 2022 153,590 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake disc worn not weakened

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 10 Jun 2021 147,391 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 142,398 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 129,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 121,283 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 108,782 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 90,291 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,183 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS250?

Based on 1,639 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
5,802
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault 8
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BV12 DVT is a 2012 Lexus GS250 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Lexus GS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 52,526 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS250 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV12 DVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus GS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV12 DVT is a 2012 Lexus GS250, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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