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BG09 UMM

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

144,347 mi
Last recorded144,347 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 UMM
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 144,347 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2024 139,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 134,266 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2023 134,153 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements non reflective background (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

brake pedal spongy

Pass 8 Dec 2022 129,738 miles

under carriage surface rust

Pass 8 Dec 2021 122,533 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 116,120 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 111,012 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 105,000 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2017 96,936 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 87,237 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 76,807 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 73,682 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 61,161 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,576 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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BG09 UMM is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,036 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG09 UMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG09 UMM is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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