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BL11 NPZ

2011 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

169,414 mi
Last recorded169,414 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto57,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 NPZ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Advance Auto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 169,414 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 166,677 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 164,950 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 164,950 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2023 158,955 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 149,327 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 133,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 124,020 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 103,630 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 103,327 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 80,253 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 56,365 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 55,724 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 32,651 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 11,867 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 9,736 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto?

Based on 3,986 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
5,104
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
319
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
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BL11 NPZ is a 2011 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 57,202 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 Is 250 Advance Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL11 NPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL11 NPZ is a 2011 Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, first registered on 22 June 2011.

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