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BW57 SRW

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,651 mi
Last recorded119,651 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 SRW
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 119,651 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Rear fuel pipe/hose clips corroded

Surface rust on rear outer brake pipes & under body pipe joiners

Fail 8 May 2026 119,651 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Rear fuel pipe/hose clips corroded

Surface rust on rear outer brake pipes & under body pipe joiners

Pass 19 May 2025 114,875 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 112,426 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 112,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 106,649 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 106,649 miles

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

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 Dec 2022 98,607 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 98,607 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 91,792 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 83,837 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 83,837 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 74,644 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 64,426 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 51,933 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 48,774 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 48,774 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 45,618 miles

Centre Front under trays fitted limited view of engine bay

Nearside Front Outer edge on tyre wearing ok at time of test

Offside Front Outer edge of tyre wearing ok at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,250 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 30,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 21,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

message on dash saying oil maintenace required & red triangle

Fail 4 Oct 2013 21,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

message on dash saying oil maintenace required & red triangle

Pass 26 Sep 2012 15,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BW57 SRW is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BW57 SRW, 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 BW57 SRW registered?

BW57 SRW is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is BW57 SRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 SRW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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