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BN61 XWU

2011 Lexus IS200

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,742 mi
Last recorded148,742 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS20079,421 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 XWU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 148,742 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2024 137,091 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 137,091 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 135,132 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 30 Jul 2022 122,825 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 122,825 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 122,672 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 116,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 107,880 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 107,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 92,710 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 76,615 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 76,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 65,078 miles

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

Nearside wiper smears slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2016 65,078 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper smears slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,957 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 41,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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BN61 XWU is a 2011 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2011 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 79,421 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 IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN61 XWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 15 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN61 XWU registered?

BN61 XWU is a 2011 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 October 2011.

Is BN61 XWU safe to buy?

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