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L3 XMM

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

109,660 mi
Last recorded109,660 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 XMM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 109,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 108,280 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 106,039 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 105,061 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 96,337 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 94,282 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 86,400 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 81,769 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 81,056 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 76,014 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,405 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 64,646 miles

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)

Offside front tyre has superficial damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2014 57,158 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,965 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,844 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 37,092 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,818 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 22,300 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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L3 XMM is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L3 XMM, 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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What year was L3 XMM registered?

L3 XMM is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is L3 XMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 XMM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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