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BV12 NFZ

2012 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,837 mi
Last recorded105,837 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Lexus IS25049,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 NFZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 105,837 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 101,428 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 97,588 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 87,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 87,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 78,033 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,620 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 66,231 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 54,333 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 50,705 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 45,910 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2016 40,297 miles

Nearside Rear tyre surface cut in tread [ not to cords]

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2015 35,146 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 35,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 NFZ is a 2012 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BV12 NFZ, 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.

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What year was BV12 NFZ registered?

BV12 NFZ is a 2012 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BV12 NFZ safe to buy?

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