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BN61 XVY

2011 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,718 mi
Last recorded109,718 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 XVY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 109,718 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))

Fail 22 May 2026 109,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 96,267 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 96,267 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 83,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 83,464 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 71,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bald on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 64,294 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 62,935 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 57,038 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 54,345 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 54,345 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 50,007 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 50,007 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 45,280 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,263 miles

both rear tyres / cracks between tread

Pass 7 Jun 2016 37,687 miles

cracks appearing in both rear tyres

Fail 4 Jun 2015 31,747 miles

Both front tyres low on edges

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 31,747 miles

Both front tyres low on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2014 25,111 miles

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 XVY is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XVY, 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 XVY registered?

BN61 XVY is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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