2016 Lexus RX 3.5L Hybrid electric · BV16 NRE

The 2016 Lexus RX holds a current MOT certificate issued on 16 March 2026 at 44,440 miles, passing without any dangerous or major failures. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a recurring pattern of minor suspension and tyre wear advisories that has persisted across multiple test cycles rather than fully resolving. The most recent test on 16 March 2026 flagged front tyre wear close to the legal limit on both sides and rear suspension arm pins or bushes worn on both sides, though not yet resulting in excessive movement. These are not new failures but a continuation of issues first noted in the 2025 test at 40,326 miles, where both rear suspension arm pins or bushes were similarly flagged. The 2024 test at 35,458 miles recorded only a nail in the offside rear tyre, while the 2023 test at 30,506 miles flagged front tyre wear on both sides, and the 2022 test at 25,864 miles noted a child seat obstructing the inspection of the offside rear adult belt. The record shows no dangerous failures, no corrosion-related structural advisories, and no braking or emissions defects across the entire history. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle approaching eleven years of age, averaging roughly 4,444 miles per year based on the 44,440 miles recorded at the March 2026 test. The annual increments between tests are consistent: approximately 4,114 miles between March 2025 and March 2026, 4,868 miles between March 2024 and March 2025, 4,952 miles between March 2023 and March 2024, and 4,642 miles between March 2022 and March 2023. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of inactivity. The annual MOT tests have been completed on or around March each year without any recorded missed years, indicating regular use and consistent annual servicing attention. The recurring suspension and tyre wear advisories warrant a focused physical inspection. A buyer should have a technician examine the rear suspension arm bushes on both sides, as these have appeared on three consecutive tests from March 2025 through March 2026, suggesting gradual deterioration that may progress to excessive movement requiring replacement. The front tyres were flagged for edge wear in March 2023 and again in March 2026, indicating a possible alignment or suspension geometry issue causing uneven wear rather than simple neglect. Checking wheel alignment specifications and inspecting the front suspension components, including ball joints and track rod ends, would be prudent. The rear brake condition should also be verified, as rear suspension bush wear can affect brake tracking and disc wear patterns. Despite the low mileage, rubber components such as bushes and tyres degrade with age as well as use, so the age of the vehicle should be considered when evaluating any perished or cracked rubber parts throughout the suspension and steering system.