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BV60 VBL

2011 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,799 mi
Last recorded98,799 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Lexus IS25054,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV60 VBL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 98,799 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 94,077 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 94,075 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 85,723 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 74,105 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 62,772 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 54,938 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 52,939 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 52,939 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 48,464 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 43,876 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 41,712 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 37,929 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 33,051 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 28,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BV60 VBL is a 2011 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BV60 VBL, 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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BV60 VBL is a 2011 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 January 2011.

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