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BL61 BTU

2012 Lexus IS250C

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,008 mi
Last recorded73,008 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS250C42,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 BTU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 73,008 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 73,008 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 67,632 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 61,659 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 61,655 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 53,455 miles

back box corroded and gas leaking slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2021 45,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

T.P.M.S.light on

Pass 16 Jun 2020 41,719 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 37,176 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 30,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40 18Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 23,208 miles

both rear tyres tread areas deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2016 15,757 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 13,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracks evident in both front tyres and tread low on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2015 10,066 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250C?

Based on 8,328 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
3,955
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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BL61 BTU is a 2012 Lexus IS250C in Blue 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 IS250C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 42,883 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 IS250C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL61 BTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Lexus IS250C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL61 BTU registered?

BL61 BTU is a 2012 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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