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BJ12 PLZ

2012 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,001 mi
Last recorded92,001 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 PLZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 92,001 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 92,001 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 84,844 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 77,671 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 77,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 70,755 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 62,634 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slightly misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 55,155 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 51,980 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 48,367 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 42,007 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2017 35,598 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2016 27,195 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 20 Jul 2015 20,466 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BJ12 PLZ is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 BJ12 PLZ, 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.

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What year was BJ12 PLZ registered?

BJ12 PLZ is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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