London Taxis INT TX II

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,402 cc

LM55 BZDMOT history

LM55 BZD is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 30 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 265,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
265,013 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,487 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LM55 BZD in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 BZD
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
30 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 BZD was last recorded at 265,013 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
264,079 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
934 miles
Average per year
7,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 265,013 miles
  • 2025 – 264,079 miles
  • 2023 – 261,724 miles
  • 2022 – 258,920 miles
  • 2021 – 258,919 miles
  • 2020 – 256,418 miles
  • 2019 – 250,947 miles
  • 2018 – 237,515 miles
  • 2017 – 223,304 miles
  • 2016 – 202,830 miles
  • 2015 – 195,576 miles
  • 2014 – 188,372 miles
  • 2013 – 170,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass265,013 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front grill missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass265,013 miles (+934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    265,013 miles
    Test number
    139059978306
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass264,079 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    264,079 miles
    Test number
    985986433009
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront grill missing

  3. Fail264,078 miles (+2,354)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,078 miles
    Test number
    995071406335
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront grill missing

  4. Pass261,724 miles (+599)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    261,724 miles
    Test number
    672329934454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail261,125 miles (+2,205)3 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,125 miles
    Test number
    946895296330
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value both sides (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine underside to entire engine smothered in oil and grease consistant leak also blowing back oil from front to centre (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high beam on dipped excessively high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm see chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt see chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low beam excessively low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play up down play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit see printout, massively over tolerance of 1.19 for diesel smoke emission (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass258,920 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    258,920 miles
    Test number
    469326401522
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail258,919 miles (+179)5 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,919 miles
    Test number
    770401289097
    • MajorFront Power steering component misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))
    • MajorFront Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements foot pedal not holding loses pressure (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated BOTH (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated BOTH (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail258,740 miles (+2,322)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,740 miles
    Test number
    666708140352
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users plate value 1.5 (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low to excess (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass256,418 miles (+5,471)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    256,418 miles
    Test number
    825756076862
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass250,947 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    250,947 miles
    Test number
    427119042697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass247,847 miles (+5,078)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    247,847 miles
    Test number
    403312819944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass242,769 miles (+5,254)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    242,769 miles
    Test number
    958304789379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass237,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    237,515 miles
    Test number
    768630503493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail237,514 miles (+7,490)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,514 miles
    Test number
    453696323979
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

  15. Pass230,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    230,024 miles
    Test number
    972780494976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail230,024 miles (+6,720)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,024 miles
    Test number
    386707927337
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass223,304 miles (+6,015)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    223,304 miles
    Test number
    521181602413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass217,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    217,289 miles
    Test number
    724000452600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail217,289 miles (+14,459)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,289 miles
    Test number
    719103575789
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass202,830 miles (+7,254)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    202,830 miles
    Test number
    497950816889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass195,576 miles (+7,204)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    195,576 miles
    Test number
    467444975145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass188,372 miles (+7,652)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    188,372 miles
    Test number
    165183564373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass180,720 miles (+10,120)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    180,720 miles
    Test number
    287967394445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass170,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    170,600 miles
    Test number
    447244463378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM55 BZD

Does LM55 BZD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM55 BZD is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM55 BZD?
The MOT on LM55 BZD is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM55 BZD done?
LM55 BZD was recorded at 265,013 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 7,487 miles a year.
Has LM55 BZD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 BZD has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LM55 BZD 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 LM55 BZD find?
LM55 BZD passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

Related registrations

Browse all LM55B 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.