London Taxis INT TX4

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,486 cc

LP59 BWUMOT history

LP59 BWU is a silver diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 29 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 251,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2023
Mileage
251,150 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
20,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP59 BWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP59 BWU was last recorded at 251,150 miles on 8 Jul 2022, 14,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
237,046 miles · 6 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
14,104 miles
Average per year
20,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 251,150 miles
  • 2021 – 225,109 miles
  • 2020 – 215,418 miles
  • 2019 – 196,838 miles
  • 2018 – 169,577 miles
  • 2017 – 145,756 miles
  • 2016 – 125,500 miles
  • 2015 – 105,733 miles
  • 2014 – 84,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass251,150 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass251,150 miles (+14,104)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    251,150 miles
    Test number
    813801214790
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass237,046 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    237,046 miles
    Test number
    661241164263
    • 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))

  3. Fail237,046 miles (+11,937)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,046 miles
    Test number
    258751422507
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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))

  4. Pass225,109 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    225,109 miles
    Test number
    927922753338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail225,109 miles (+6,570)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,109 miles
    Test number
    979429034249
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass218,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    218,539 miles
    Test number
    541996661245
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail218,539 miles (+3,121)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,539 miles
    Test number
    219269681354
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass215,418 miles (+4,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    215,418 miles
    Test number
    477299342607
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass210,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    210,532 miles
    Test number
    586021947749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail210,532 miles (+13,694)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,532 miles
    Test number
    533730696978
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass196,838 miles (+15,516)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    196,838 miles
    Test number
    185551989997
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass181,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    181,322 miles
    Test number
    528621180100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail181,322 miles (+11,745)2 dangerous6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,322 miles
    Test number
    614342457040
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached panhard rod (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass169,577 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    169,577 miles
    Test number
    862735023277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail169,577 miles (+12,347)2 dangerous4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,577 miles
    Test number
    231876036035
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass157,230 miles (+11,474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    157,230 miles
    Test number
    100211976232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass145,756 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    145,756 miles
    Test number
    608866439398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing

  18. Fail145,756 miles (+10,228)4 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,756 miles
    Test number
    592509572246
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing

  19. Pass135,528 miles (+10,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    135,528 miles
    Test number
    689242857063
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass125,500 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    125,500 miles
    Test number
    524151448576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail125,418 miles (+9,582)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,418 miles
    Test number
    194780554546
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass115,836 miles (+10,103)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    115,836 miles
    Test number
    727835343277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass105,733 miles (+10,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,733 miles
    Test number
    308838805456
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass94,971 miles (+10,166)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,971 miles
    Test number
    276604235005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,805 miles (+9,939)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,805 miles
    Test number
    378315204447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,866 miles
    Test number
    445841534060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP59 BWU

Does LP59 BWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP59 BWU expired on 7 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP59 BWU?
The MOT on LP59 BWU expired on 7 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP59 BWU done?
LP59 BWU was recorded at 251,150 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2022, an average of 20,905 miles a year.
Has LP59 BWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP59 BWU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LP59 BWU 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 BWU find?
LP59 BWU passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2022 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; nearside front lower steering linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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