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B18 BJG

2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,513 mi
Last recorded58,513 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto52,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 BJG
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 58,513 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 44,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 44,702 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 31,398 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 27,974 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 22,848 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 17,601 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 17,601 miles

Registration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 14,654 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 11,749 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 11,750 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 9,621 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 7,421 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 5,720 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto?

Based on 3,986 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
5,104
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
319
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
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B18 BJG is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 52,301 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 Is 250 Advance Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B18 BJG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B18 BJG is a 2012 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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