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BV56 BSO

2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

131,762 mi
Last recorded131,762 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto73,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 BSO
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 131,762 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 131,756 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 128,213 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 121,327 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 114,648 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 108,247 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 104,234 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 99,186 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 94,186 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 88,692 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 82,027 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 75,973 miles

front number plate is deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

rear discs pitted, worn and scored but not weakened

Pass 27 Dec 2013 67,945 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 59,943 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 52,937 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 46,054 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 33,313 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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BV56 BSO is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 73,273 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV56 BSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV56 BSO is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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