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BB55 JMB

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,530 mi
Last recorded88,530 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB55 JMB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 88,530 miles

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 13 Nov 2024 79,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 77,949 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 77,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 76,079 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 72,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 69,824 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS+OS. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 65,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 56,246 miles

Front Upper engine cover fitted

vehicle under tray fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2018 56,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Upper engine cover fitted

vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 53,622 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 49,813 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 46,454 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 42,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 37,895 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 35,180 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 31,235 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 31,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 27,657 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 27,657 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,307 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,823 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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BB55 JMB is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 BB55 JMB, 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 21 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BB55 JMB is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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