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BV56 BVF

2006 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,985 mi
Last recorded117,985 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 BVF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 117,985 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 113,328 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 108,213 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 103,477 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 98,673 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 96,039 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 91,502 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 87,137 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 87,134 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre also showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 83,610 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,506 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 71,750 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 65,635 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 59,272 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,780 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2011 53,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,076 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 38,509 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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BV56 BVF is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 93,392 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 BV56 BVF, 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 20 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV56 BVF registered?

BV56 BVF is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is BV56 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 BVF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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