London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,486 cc

LR12 BWDMOT history

LR12 BWD is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 26 of 47 MOT tests, with 348,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
348,466 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
47
26 passed · 21 failed
Per year
25,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 BWD
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
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 BWD was last recorded at 348,466 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
347,998 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
468 miles
Average per year
25,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 348,466 miles
  • 2025 – 324,690 miles
  • 2024 – 305,698 miles
  • 2023 – 290,042 miles
  • 2022 – 141,535 miles
  • 2021 – 119,081 miles
  • 2020 – 104,343 miles
  • 2019 – 93,217 miles
  • 2018 – 79,598 miles
  • 2017 – 65,233 miles
  • 2016 – 51,906 miles
  • 2015 – 40,060 miles
  • 2014 – 29,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass348,466 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

47 tests since 24 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass348,466 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    348,466 miles
    Test number
    223881433749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail347,998 miles (+9,877)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    347,998 miles
    Test number
    763474988361
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass338,121 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    338,121 miles
    Test number
    233730017736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail337,792 miles (+13,102)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    337,792 miles
    Test number
    849131256207
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass324,690 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    324,690 miles
    Test number
    761879246550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail324,203 miles (+10,672)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    324,203 miles
    Test number
    246411595267
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass313,531 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    313,531 miles
    Test number
    836457967993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail313,105 miles (+7,407)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    313,105 miles
    Test number
    610146352141
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass305,698 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    305,698 miles
    Test number
    611041514678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail305,691 miles (+7,201)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    305,691 miles
    Test number
    413723218894
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass298,490 miles (+8,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    298,490 miles
    Test number
    398218201822
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass290,042 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    290,042 miles
    Test number
    176013783194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail290,035 miles (+8,909)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    290,035 miles
    Test number
    530949631677
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass281,126 miles (+139,591)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    281,126 miles
    Test number
    372518852272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass141,535 miles (+11,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    141,535 miles
    Test number
    788241513401
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass129,978 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,978 miles
    Test number
    237110994480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail129,976 miles (+10,895)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,976 miles
    Test number
    879500354885
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed cracked showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  18. Pass119,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,081 miles
    Test number
    794487801097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail119,081 miles (+8,240)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,081 miles
    Test number
    296627242790
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  20. Pass110,841 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,841 miles
    Test number
    706672670984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail110,840 miles (+6,497)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,840 miles
    Test number
    243061053851
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  22. Pass104,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    104,343 miles
    Test number
    467198657045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail104,342 miles (+3,847)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,342 miles
    Test number
    967996383954
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  24. Pass100,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    100,495 miles
    Test number
    798401975611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail100,495 miles (+7,278)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,495 miles
    Test number
    185002768010
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  26. Pass93,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,217 miles
    Test number
    226771004555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail93,217 miles (+6,842)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,217 miles
    Test number
    941614490208
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  28. Pass86,375 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,375 miles
    Test number
    968933567804
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  29. Fail86,374 miles (+6,776)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,374 miles
    Test number
    622055085320
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  30. Pass79,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,598 miles
    Test number
    311693619092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail79,597 miles (+7,372)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,597 miles
    Test number
    242748057126
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  32. Pass72,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    72,225 miles
    Test number
    992106207822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail72,225 miles (+6,992)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,225 miles
    Test number
    640989064983
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  34. Pass65,233 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,233 miles
    Test number
    492366370503
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  35. Fail65,233 miles (+7,077)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,233 miles
    Test number
    962054675677
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  36. Pass58,156 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,156 miles
    Test number
    539485997616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  37. Fail58,156 miles (+6,250)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,156 miles
    Test number
    160427902623
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  38. Pass51,906 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,906 miles
    Test number
    160692051271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  39. Fail51,906 miles (+6,113)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,906 miles
    Test number
    851081998193
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  40. Pass45,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,793 miles
    Test number
    594657770538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  41. Fail45,793 miles (+5,733)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,793 miles
    Test number
    698442204823
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  42. Pass40,060 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,060 miles
    Test number
    317775845232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  43. Fail40,060 miles (+5,671)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,060 miles
    Test number
    787695445245
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  44. Pass34,389 miles (+4,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    34,389 miles
    Test number
    157034455084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  45. Pass29,853 miles (+6,885)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,853 miles
    Test number
    895947864202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  46. Pass22,968 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    22,968 miles
    Test number
    379866454082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  47. Fail22,967 miles7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,967 miles
    Test number
    839255654054
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about LR12 BWD

Does LR12 BWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 BWD is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 BWD?
The MOT on LR12 BWD is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 BWD done?
LR12 BWD was recorded at 348,466 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 25,761 miles a year.
Has LR12 BWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 BWD has failed 21 of its 47 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR12 BWD 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 LR12 BWD find?
LR12 BWD passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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