London Taxis INT TX II

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,402 cc

LM55 BZFMOT history

LM55 BZF is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 12 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 186,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2023
Mileage
186,714 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 BZF
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
2006
First used
12 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 BZF was last recorded at 186,714 miles on 2 Nov 2022, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Apr 2019: 175,027 miles, lower than 179,619 miles on 23 Oct 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
186,698 miles · 25 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
7,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 186,714 miles
  • 2021 – 184,843 miles
  • 2020 – 183,233 miles
  • 2019 – 178,721 miles
  • 2018 – 179,619 miles
  • 2017 – 161,148 miles
  • 2016 – 151,318 miles
  • 2015 – 142,654 miles
  • 2014 – 131,685 miles
  • 2013 – 119,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,714 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Idler box.

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Steering pivot point has excessive play Idler box (2.2.B.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,714 miles (+16)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    186,714 miles
    Test number
    249208010347
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail186,698 miles (+1,855)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,698 miles
    Test number
    135357985686
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass184,843 miles (+1,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    184,843 miles
    Test number
    770758726751
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass183,233 miles (+4,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    183,233 miles
    Test number
    371940115803
    • AdvisoryNearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  5. Pass178,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    178,721 miles
    Test number
    518086422970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail178,721 miles (+3,694)1 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,721 miles
    Test number
    858535821966
    • DangerousSteering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Idler box. (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights stays on.

  7. Pass175,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    175,027 miles
    Test number
    408464368191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail175,027 miles (-4,592)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,027 miles
    Test number
    665844523380
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Idler box. (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower BJ. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass179,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    179,619 miles
    Test number
    818856456405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail179,619 miles (+13,106)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,619 miles
    Test number
    985587473172
    • DangerousSteering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Idler box. (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box insecure Broken bolt. (2.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass166,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    166,513 miles
    Test number
    713602287037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail166,513 miles (+5,365)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,513 miles
    Test number
    578923993757
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Upper. (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play Idler box. (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExcessive oil leak.
    • AdvisorySteering damper bolt loose.
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass161,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    161,148 miles
    Test number
    388238712772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail161,148 miles (+4,906)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,148 miles
    Test number
    609660016017
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play Idler box (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass156,242 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    156,242 miles
    Test number
    145493071516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass151,318 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    151,318 miles
    Test number
    999038263733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail151,318 miles (+3,823)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,318 miles
    Test number
    385174573034
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load Stalk bolt loose. (5.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play idler box (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass147,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    147,495 miles
    Test number
    513064090512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail147,495 miles (+4,841)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,495 miles
    Test number
    421991726328
    • FailureNearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure idler arm (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement center and rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass142,654 miles (+5,299)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    142,654 miles
    Test number
    771169033629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass137,355 miles (+5,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    137,355 miles
    Test number
    395540415161
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass131,685 miles (+5,107)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    131,685 miles
    Test number
    739488584204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass126,578 miles (+7,519)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    126,578 miles
    Test number
    697563414191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass119,059 miles (+7,069)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    119,059 miles
    Test number
    356900793279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • NoteNearside idler arm has slight play
    • NoteSteering box has slight leak

  25. Pass111,990 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    111,990 miles
    Test number
    885527603150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • Note2 centre stop lamps not working
    • NoteNearside steering idler arm has slight play

Questions about LM55 BZF

Does LM55 BZF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM55 BZF expired on 1 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM55 BZF?
The MOT on LM55 BZF expired on 1 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM55 BZF done?
LM55 BZF was recorded at 186,714 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2022, an average of 7,829 miles a year.
Has LM55 BZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 BZF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LM55 BZF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM55 BZF find?
LM55 BZF passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; oil leak, but not excessive.

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