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BN61 DDE

2011 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,995 mi
Last recorded112,995 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 DDE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 112,995 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge + side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

Fail 19 May 2026 112,979 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge + side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

Pass 30 May 2025 107,292 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 99,035 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 93,850 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 92,904 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 91,701 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 91,698 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 90,691 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 87,833 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 83,116 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 83,114 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2017 71,746 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 59,269 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 41,019 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 21,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

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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BN61 DDE is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 54,938 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 BN61 DDE, 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 15 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN61 DDE registered?

BN61 DDE is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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