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J888 BMG

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,617 mi
Last recorded103,617 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 BMG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 103,617 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 94,215 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 94,215 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 80,196 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 77,351 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 74,181 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 71,031 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 70,029 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 70,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 65,339 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 59,096 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 52,250 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 52,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 44,777 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 34,573 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 28,465 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,435 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 28,435 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 24,496 miles

front brake discs worn

possible puncture nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2010 15,051 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 3,369 miles

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

front tyres have edge wear

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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J888 BMG is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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 J888 BMG, 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.

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J888 BMG is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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