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BFZ 788

2012 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,671 mi
Last recorded59,671 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 788
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 59,671 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 57,256 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 255/40R18 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2024 50,042 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 43,077 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 37,858 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 35,613 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin needed in about 3-4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 35,613 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin needed in about 3-4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 31,633 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 29,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front 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))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 29,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 26,097 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 23,870 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 21,844 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 17,912 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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BFZ 788 is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 49,224 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 BFZ 788, 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 14 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFZ 788 registered?

BFZ 788 is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BFZ 788 safe to buy?

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