London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,486 cc

LP59 BVMMOT history

LP59 BVM is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 21 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 376,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2024
Mileage
376,690 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2023
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
30,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP59 BVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP59 BVM was last recorded at 376,690 miles on 6 Feb 2023, 6,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
370,376 miles · 4 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
6,314 miles
Average per year
30,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 376,690 miles
  • 2022 – 370,376 miles
  • 2021 – 240,743 miles
  • 2020 – 222,083 miles
  • 2019 – 187,467 miles
  • 2018 – 186,109 miles
  • 2017 – 175,916 miles
  • 2016 – 157,511 miles
  • 2015 – 151,573 miles
  • 2014 – 116,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass376,690 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass376,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    376,690 miles
    Test number
    921819592488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail376,690 miles (+6,314)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    376,690 miles
    Test number
    187582590490
    • DangerousNearside Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety front hoses . (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure steering idler . (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass370,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    370,376 miles
    Test number
    778459206826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail370,375 miles (+124,395)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    370,375 miles
    Test number
    672500989275
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission fron hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass245,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    245,980 miles
    Test number
    940653827079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail245,980 miles (+5,237)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,980 miles
    Test number
    866568498875
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass240,743 miles (+9,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    240,743 miles
    Test number
    164445101200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass231,525 miles (+9,442)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    231,525 miles
    Test number
    566060988006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass222,083 miles (+6,051)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    222,083 miles
    Test number
    579780506731
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake drum to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake drum to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass216,032 miles (+28,565)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    216,032 miles
    Test number
    825313812465
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFoot brake has travel

  11. Pass187,467 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    187,467 miles
    Test number
    533815385982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass186,109 miles (+3,748)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    186,109 miles
    Test number
    281040398975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass182,361 miles (+2,818)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    182,361 miles
    Test number
    466840602914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass179,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    179,543 miles
    Test number
    447273101984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail179,543 miles (+3,627)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,543 miles
    Test number
    306176529830
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass175,916 miles (+10,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    175,916 miles
    Test number
    675073553533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass165,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    165,897 miles
    Test number
    706716505735
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail165,897 miles (+8,386)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,897 miles
    Test number
    985154997449
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass157,511 miles (+5,938)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    157,511 miles
    Test number
    181210366503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass151,573 miles (+14,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    151,573 miles
    Test number
    347926992784
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  21. Pass137,522 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    137,522 miles
    Test number
    215474285435
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail137,522 miles (+9,681)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,522 miles
    Test number
    215084285498
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass127,841 miles (+11,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    127,841 miles
    Test number
    655917105052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass116,298 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    116,298 miles
    Test number
    799309604234
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail116,298 miles (+13,702)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,298 miles
    Test number
    298919104283
    • FailureFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass102,596 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    102,596 miles
    Test number
    706267704078
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LP59 BVM

Does LP59 BVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP59 BVM expired on 5 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP59 BVM?
The MOT on LP59 BVM expired on 5 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP59 BVM done?
LP59 BVM was recorded at 376,690 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2023, an average of 30,182 miles a year.
Has LP59 BVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP59 BVM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LP59 BVM 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 LP59 BVM find?
LP59 BVM passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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