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BK56 OBW

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,779 mi
Last recorded68,779 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 OBW
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 68,779 miles

Front Registration number plate cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2025 68,713 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm minimum 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm minimum 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration number plate cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2024 58,754 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 47,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 42,047 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 36,825 miles

Engine covers and shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Nearside Front Nail in tyre middle ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

two rear tyres low 2mm in middle

Pass 9 Jan 2020 33,845 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 32,596 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 31,807 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 30,944 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 30,439 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 28,842 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 26,486 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 23,815 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 20,291 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 15,859 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,361 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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BK56 OBW is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 81,939 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK56 OBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK56 OBW registered?

BK56 OBW is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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