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GV56 BVO

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,140 mi
Last recorded152,140 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 BVO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 152,140 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 145,000 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 8 Apr 2023 132,601 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 115,211 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 100,044 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 100,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2020 79,856 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 69,318 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 64,520 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 59,102 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 59,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 52,221 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 52,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front broken but secure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 45,340 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,266 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,495 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 18,412 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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GV56 BVO is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 72,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV56 BVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV56 BVO registered?

GV56 BVO is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is GV56 BVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV56 BVO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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