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BV12 DTO

2012 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,709 mi
Last recorded55,709 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 DTO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 55,709 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 53,155 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 48,223 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 43,655 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 38,373 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 34,438 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 30,684 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 25,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessively worn on outer & inner edge also has some damage / cracks on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessively worn on outer & inner edge also has some damage / cracks on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both sides rear tyres have cracks on tread

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 25,099 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessively worn on outer & inner edge also has some damage / cracks on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessively worn on outer & inner edge also has some damage / cracks on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both sides rear tyres have cracks on tread

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 17,217 miles

Front both tyres have cuts on outer walls,advise

Pass 22 Sep 2016 10,782 miles

engine covers obscuring components

all 4 tyres cracking on tread

Pass 24 Sep 2015 5,738 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 5,089 miles

all tyres starting to perish inner tread grooves

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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BV12 DTO is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 49,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV12 DTO, 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 14 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV12 DTO registered?

BV12 DTO is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is BV12 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 DTO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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