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P5 BMK

1999 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,626 mi
Last recorded71,626 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 BMK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,626 miles

Front number plate broken

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 71,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front plate brocken

Fail 22 Mar 2011 71,608 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 63,567 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,703 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 45,534 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 41,503 miles

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW INNER EDGE

both rear lamp lenses damaged

front registration plate damaged

poor wiper clearing action

Fail 27 May 2006 41,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear lamp lenses damaged

front registration plate damaged

o/s/f tyre tread worn very low inner edge

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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P5 BMK is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 107,531 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 GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P5 BMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P5 BMK registered?

P5 BMK is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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