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BL12 MMJ

2012 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,595 mi
Last recorded99,595 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 MMJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 99,595 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 95,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 91,977 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2023 85,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 79,756 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2022 79,756 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 76,332 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2021 76,329 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2020 70,939 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))

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 59,564 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,011 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,316 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts.

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 35,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BL12 MMJ is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BL12 MMJ, 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 BL12 MMJ registered?

BL12 MMJ is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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