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SL61 BWZ

2011 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,223 mi
Last recorded147,223 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 BWZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 147,223 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 141,978 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 136,038 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 123,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 114,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 100,630 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 89,314 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join on silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 76,996 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 76,996 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,842 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 63,842 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 52,610 miles

windscreen has a stone chip

Pass 18 Nov 2015 40,699 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 27,227 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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SL61 BWZ is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 54,938 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 SL61 BWZ, 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 15 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SL61 BWZ?

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What year was SL61 BWZ registered?

SL61 BWZ is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 October 2011.

Is SL61 BWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 BWZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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