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BV59 WLB

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,045 mi
Last recorded150,045 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 WLB
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 150,045 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 149,881 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 139,496 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Nov 2023 139,496 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2022 133,585 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Sep 2021 127,574 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 124,179 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 119,046 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 115,428 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 101,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 84,342 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 67,670 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 49,709 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 33,818 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 21,721 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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BV59 WLB is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,036 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 BV59 WLB, 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 17 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV59 WLB registered?

BV59 WLB is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is BV59 WLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV59 WLB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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