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SE12 BYM

2012 Lexus IS200

Bronze Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,564 mi
Last recorded104,564 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS20073,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 BYM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 104,564 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 95,834 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 95,834 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 89,037 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 80,362 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 72,603 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 65,063 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 53,570 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 48,369 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 48,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 40,402 miles

Rear pads on 3mm

Front discs heavily lipped

Front pads on 3mm

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear discs lipped and corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2016 32,208 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 20,143 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 19,807 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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SE12 BYM is a 2012 Lexus IS200 in Bronze with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 73,269 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SE12 BYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SE12 BYM registered?

SE12 BYM is a 2012 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is SE12 BYM safe to buy?

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