London Taxis INT TX4

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 2,486 cc

LM11 BDEMOT history

LM11 BDE is a red diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 19 Apr 2011. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 23 of 34 MOT tests, with 259,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
259,521 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
34
23 passed · 11 failed
Per year
16,464 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LM11 BDE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 BDE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 BDE was last recorded at 259,521 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
259,299 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
222 miles
Average per year
16,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 259,521 miles
  • 2024 – 246,449 miles
  • 2023 – 233,116 miles
  • 2022 – 223,708 miles
  • 2021 – 205,717 miles
  • 2020 – 205,660 miles
  • 2019 – 199,233 miles
  • 2018 – 178,374 miles
  • 2017 – 156,201 miles
  • 2016 – 136,214 miles
  • 2015 – 112,571 miles
  • 2014 – 91,755 miles
  • 2013 – 65,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass259,521 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

34 tests since 2 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass259,521 miles (+222)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    259,521 miles
    Test number
    200966252705
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail259,299 miles (+12,850)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,299 miles
    Test number
    979832660127
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced o/s n/s (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass246,449 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    246,449 miles
    Test number
    538605033089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail246,446 miles (+13,330)2 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,446 miles
    Test number
    560156476479
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorFuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass233,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    233,116 miles
    Test number
    739975598521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail233,110 miles (+2,050)1 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,110 miles
    Test number
    343337894651
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror back (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorOffside Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass231,060 miles (+7,352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    231,060 miles
    Test number
    194442990978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass223,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    223,708 miles
    Test number
    588923373257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail223,708 miles (+9,817)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,708 miles
    Test number
    771643285704
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass213,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    213,891 miles
    Test number
    359046539550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail213,885 miles (+8,168)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,885 miles
    Test number
    695195203554
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass205,717 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    205,717 miles
    Test number
    592158672605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass205,667 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    205,667 miles
    Test number
    509302320985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass205,660 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    205,660 miles
    Test number
    949270441884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail205,652 miles (+6,419)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,652 miles
    Test number
    736572437990
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  16. Pass199,233 miles (+11,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    199,233 miles
    Test number
    550297052520
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  17. Pass187,749 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    187,749 miles
    Test number
    759668218615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail187,747 miles (+9,373)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,747 miles
    Test number
    962710822223
    • MajorNearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  19. Pass178,374 miles (+9,712)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    178,374 miles
    Test number
    116303858935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass168,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    168,662 miles
    Test number
    691526045228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail168,662 miles (+12,461)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,662 miles
    Test number
    463529695379
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass156,201 miles (+11,346)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    156,201 miles
    Test number
    734746858358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass144,855 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    144,855 miles
    Test number
    897134613442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail144,791 miles (+8,577)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,791 miles
    Test number
    118660934613
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  25. Pass136,214 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    136,214 miles
    Test number
    963248629834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail136,213 miles (+12,720)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,213 miles
    Test number
    616886798995
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  27. Pass123,493 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,493 miles
    Test number
    662154025155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  28. Fail123,493 miles (+10,922)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,493 miles
    Test number
    216698646224
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  29. Pass112,571 miles (+10,278)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,571 miles
    Test number
    428067825710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass102,293 miles (+10,538)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,293 miles
    Test number
    209239585054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass91,755 miles (+12,673)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,755 miles
    Test number
    995343394210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass79,082 miles (+13,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,082 miles
    Test number
    468537694082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  33. Pass65,852 miles (+12,322)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,852 miles
    Test number
    188677073252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass53,530 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,530 miles
    Test number
    756562193057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Questions about LM11 BDE

Does LM11 BDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM11 BDE expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM11 BDE?
The MOT on LM11 BDE expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM11 BDE done?
LM11 BDE was recorded at 259,521 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 16,464 miles a year.
Has LM11 BDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 BDE has failed 11 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LM11 BDE 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 LM11 BDE find?
LM11 BDE passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective o/s n/s; central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

Browse all LM11B registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.