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HW12 BOF

2012 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,228 mi
Last recorded124,228 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 BOF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 124,228 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 120,550 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 116,727 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 116,507 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 111,626 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 106,501 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 103,020 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2019 93,954 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 80,021 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 72,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,709 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 50,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HW12 BOF is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 49,224 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 HW12 BOF, 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 14 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HW12 BOF registered?

HW12 BOF is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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