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LR09 BMU

2009 Lexus Is 220D SE

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,097 mi
Last recorded120,097 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE97,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 BMU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 120,097 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 113,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlight lenses deteriorated

both front tyres wearing thin on edges 205/55/16

both rear brake discs slight fluctuation

Pass 28 Nov 2022 104,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 97,926 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 92,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 92,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.61mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 83,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 79,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low 1.5 - 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low 1.5-2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,308 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 55,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,361 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 39,284 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 30,932 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 22,032 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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LR09 BMU is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 97,876 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR09 BMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is 220D SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR09 BMU registered?

LR09 BMU is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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