London Taxis INT TX II

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,402 cc

LM05 BDYMOT history

LM05 BDY is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 14 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 358,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2025
Mileage
358,864 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BDY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BDY was last recorded at 358,864 miles on 11 Sept 2024, 6,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
352,142 miles · 27 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
6,722 miles
Average per year
15,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 358,864 miles
  • 2023 – 346,663 miles
  • 2022 – 331,452 miles
  • 2021 – 317,326 miles
  • 2020 – 307,960 miles
  • 2019 – 287,765 miles
  • 2018 – 270,854 miles
  • 2017 – 253,036 miles
  • 2016 – 236,012 miles
  • 2015 – 219,103 miles
  • 2014 – 199,235 miles
  • 2013 – 181,174 miles
  • 2012 – 160,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass358,864 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 13 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Exhaust back box corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked yellow

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass358,864 miles (+6,722)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    358,864 miles
    Test number
    641019021121
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass352,142 miles (+5,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    352,142 miles
    Test number
    892966123280
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass346,663 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    346,663 miles
    Test number
    134643222456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail346,659 miles (+8,851)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    346,659 miles
    Test number
    832304945501
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass337,808 miles (+6,356)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    337,808 miles
    Test number
    525356020448
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both side rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass331,452 miles (+6,932)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    331,452 miles
    Test number
    602663702455
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass324,520 miles (+7,194)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    324,520 miles
    Test number
    368953618021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box slight rusty

  8. Pass317,326 miles (+5,582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    317,326 miles
    Test number
    190127167330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box corroded

  9. Pass311,744 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    311,744 miles
    Test number
    512711636486
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail311,734 miles (+3,774)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    311,734 miles
    Test number
    572474558922
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (Marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass307,960 miles (+3,179)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    307,960 miles
    Test number
    223736132795
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box corroded

  12. Pass304,781 miles (+17,016)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    304,781 miles
    Test number
    324995093262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass287,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    287,765 miles
    Test number
    381075877550
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail287,763 miles (+16,909)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    287,763 miles
    Test number
    748216078733
    • MajorNearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass270,854 miles (+17,818)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    270,854 miles
    Test number
    511545255287
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass253,036 miles (+17,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    253,036 miles
    Test number
    880064745882
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass236,012 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    236,012 miles
    Test number
    395590567737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail235,998 miles (+16,895)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,998 miles
    Test number
    945303997322
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass219,103 miles (+19,868)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    219,103 miles
    Test number
    506140315009
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  20. Pass199,235 miles (+18,061)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    199,235 miles
    Test number
    307723814096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass181,174 miles (+20,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    181,174 miles
    Test number
    826623623084
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass160,795 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    160,795 miles
    Test number
    165845222458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LM05 BDY

Does LM05 BDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 BDY expired on 10 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BDY?
The MOT on LM05 BDY expired on 10 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 BDY done?
LM05 BDY was recorded at 358,864 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2024, an average of 15,683 miles a year.
Has LM05 BDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BDY has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LM05 BDY 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 LM05 BDY find?
LM05 BDY passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: front wheel bearing has slight play both side; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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