The LEXUS IS (2016-21) is a four-door saloon for buyers considering a BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class or Audi A4. It belongs to the UK’s compact executive-car market, not the hatchback or SUV categories, and offers an upmarket cabin with more discreet styling than many German rivals in its class. On mycarcheck.com, the model has attracted 4,509 checks covering 1,463 different VINs, a useful breadth of used-car history overall. Those checks show an average private-sale valuation of £18,100 and average recorded mileage of 55,000. The typical car has covered 11,000 miles a year and had around one previous keeper. The IS suits commuters and couples or small families wanting a comfortable, refined daily car, with rear doors and a quieter, more relaxed feel than many sporty rivals. Its hybrid option draws buyers seeking smooth, efficient urban driving, while Lexus’s reputation for dependability makes this used Lexus IS a reassuring choice overall.