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BG11 BUF

2011 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,516 mi
Last recorded96,516 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 BUF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2025 96,516 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 92,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 83,972 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 76,904 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 73,387 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 72,248 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 70,217 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 4 Apr 2018 67,403 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 62,901 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 56,144 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 49,588 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 40,513 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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BG11 BUF is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BG11 BUF, 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.

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BG11 BUF is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 13 April 2011.

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