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BV07 CZM

2007 Lexus Is 220D SE

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

166,206 mi
Last recorded166,206 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE96,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 CZM
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 166,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 166,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 160,112 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 152,553 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 145,018 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 145,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 132,181 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 120,153 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 115,269 miles

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

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

Suspect inner rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Aug 2018 111,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 ware (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Park brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 4 Aug 2017 107,306 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 107,302 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 101,505 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 91,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 82,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has minor damage, no chord or structure visable at time of test.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,744 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,995 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,154 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 43,262 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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BV07 CZM is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 96,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV07 CZM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Is 220D SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV07 CZM is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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