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GR55 BZM

2006 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,979 mi
Last recorded116,979 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS22093,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 BZM
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 116,979 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 109,129 miles

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

front wipers smearing screen

n s r tyre worn in the middle

Pass 22 Feb 2013 105,495 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

zero emissions

Fail 22 Feb 2013 105,495 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

zero emissions

Pass 21 Feb 2012 80,675 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 80,675 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 57,694 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 57,694 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,963 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,588 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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GR55 BZM is a 2006 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 GR55 BZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GR55 BZM registered?

GR55 BZM is a 2006 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is GR55 BZM safe to buy?

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