London Taxis INT TX II

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,402 cc

LB55 BKEMOT history

LB55 BKE is a silver diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 274,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
274,612 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 BKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 BKE was last recorded at 274,612 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
273,747 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
865 miles
Average per year
8,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 274,612 miles
  • 2024 – 273,747 miles
  • 2023 – 272,865 miles
  • 2022 – 271,906 miles
  • 2021 – 270,751 miles
  • 2020 – 268,332 miles
  • 2019 – 260,074 miles
  • 2018 – 248,646 miles
  • 2017 – 229,947 miles
  • 2016 – 218,128 miles
  • 2015 – 208,815 miles
  • 2014 – 189,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass274,612 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass274,612 miles (+865)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    274,612 miles
    Test number
    996207860209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass273,747 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    273,747 miles
    Test number
    209336309540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail273,746 miles (+881)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,746 miles
    Test number
    145843222328
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass272,865 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    272,865 miles
    Test number
    470550457414
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail272,864 miles (+958)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,864 miles
    Test number
    162141119835
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass271,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    271,906 miles
    Test number
    971614571911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail271,906 miles (+1,155)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,906 miles
    Test number
    936306063327
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass270,751 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    270,751 miles
    Test number
    487166329602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass268,332 miles (+8,258)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    268,332 miles
    Test number
    666099861535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass260,074 miles (+5,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    260,074 miles
    Test number
    715463668626
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass254,168 miles (+5,522)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    254,168 miles
    Test number
    517135974011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass248,646 miles (+6,400)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    248,646 miles
    Test number
    719370028959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass242,246 miles (+6,266)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    242,246 miles
    Test number
    694412856272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass235,980 miles (+6,033)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    235,980 miles
    Test number
    273749929482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass229,947 miles (+6,310)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    229,947 miles
    Test number
    723838016619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass223,637 miles (+5,509)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    223,637 miles
    Test number
    333201654430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass218,128 miles (+4,320)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    218,128 miles
    Test number
    538148158579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass213,808 miles (+4,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    213,808 miles
    Test number
    699422333234
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass208,815 miles (+10,075)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    208,815 miles
    Test number
    566039085158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass198,740 miles (+9,340)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    198,740 miles
    Test number
    185589505486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass189,400 miles (+13,959)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    189,400 miles
    Test number
    878674634298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass175,441 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    175,441 miles
    Test number
    526469304007
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about LB55 BKE

Does LB55 BKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 BKE is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 BKE?
The MOT on LB55 BKE is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 BKE done?
LB55 BKE was recorded at 274,612 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 8,329 miles a year.
Has LB55 BKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 BKE has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 BKE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 BKE find?
LB55 BKE passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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