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BJ55 XWM

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,154 mi
Last recorded141,154 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 XWM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 141,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 138,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 135,539 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 125,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 120,446 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 115,723 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 115,335 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 106,286 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 101,573 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Corrosion under vehicle front suspension components

Corrosion under vehicle rear suspension components

Exhaust system corroded

Exhaust system leak

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 101,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Locking pins missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers likely to become detached Bolt and nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion under vehicle

Corrosion under vehicle front suspension components

Corrosion under vehicle rear suspension components

Exhaust system corroded

Exhaust system leak

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 94,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 94,455 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.049 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 88,033 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened rusty pitted (3.5.1n)

covers & trays fitted

washer water low

Pass 24 Aug 2015 82,885 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,760 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,612 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 67,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 62,664 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 57,935 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn

track rod ends seem week on load check no play found by hand

Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,022 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 42,163 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)

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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BJ55 XWM is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 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 BJ55 XWM, 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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What year was BJ55 XWM registered?

BJ55 XWM is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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