London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,486 cc

LR12 BWNMOT history

LR12 BWN is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 35 MOT tests, with 287,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2024
Mileage
287,506 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2023
MOT tests
35
18 passed · 17 failed
Per year
22,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 BWN
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 expired on 11 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 BWN was last recorded at 287,506 miles on 12 Sept 2023, 16,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
271,158 miles · 22 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
16,348 miles
Average per year
22,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 287,506 miles
  • 2022 – 256,197 miles
  • 2021 – 246,065 miles
  • 2020 – 238,918 miles
  • 2019 – 218,362 miles
  • 2018 – 201,746 miles
  • 2017 – 172,417 miles
  • 2016 – 144,080 miles
  • 2015 – 113,993 miles
  • 2014 – 68,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass287,506 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour

    Major5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

35 tests since 27 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass287,506 miles (+16,348)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    287,506 miles
    Test number
    888173720118
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass271,158 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    271,158 miles
    Test number
    583551516441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail271,154 miles (+14,957)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,154 miles
    Test number
    105328135808
    • DangerousNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  4. Pass256,197 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    256,197 miles
    Test number
    991718584778
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail256,196 miles (+10,131)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,196 miles
    Test number
    455654563740
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering component casing fixing bolts ineffective steering damper bush (2.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass246,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    246,065 miles
    Test number
    466907702476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail246,064 miles (+5,483)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,064 miles
    Test number
    442341592606
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam flashing main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass240,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    240,581 miles
    Test number
    626707460437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail240,580 miles (+1,662)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,580 miles
    Test number
    727183087111
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass238,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    238,918 miles
    Test number
    763443853807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail238,918 miles (+3,040)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,918 miles
    Test number
    111565902736
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower bush and bracket missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass235,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    235,878 miles
    Test number
    267081960119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail235,878 miles (+17,516)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,878 miles
    Test number
    377281535674
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm loose (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass218,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    218,362 miles
    Test number
    111265816078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail218,362 miles (+9,744)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,362 miles
    Test number
    444873991795
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • 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 ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure to axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass208,618 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    208,618 miles
    Test number
    650838197885
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  17. Fail208,617 miles (+6,871)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,617 miles
    Test number
    479182015692
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  18. Pass201,746 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    201,746 miles
    Test number
    115813238594
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  19. Fail201,746 miles (+12,928)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,746 miles
    Test number
    693861279681
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  20. Pass188,818 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    188,818 miles
    Test number
    601887128092
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak transmission cooler pipes

  21. Fail188,818 miles (+16,401)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,818 miles
    Test number
    677900494488
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak transmission cooler pipes

  22. Pass172,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    172,417 miles
    Test number
    690341916274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail172,417 miles (+14,827)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,417 miles
    Test number
    839814073571
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass157,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    157,590 miles
    Test number
    589549320393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail157,589 miles (+13,509)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,589 miles
    Test number
    195957319645
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect too high (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect too high (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass144,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    144,080 miles
    Test number
    495424071761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail144,080 miles (+16,568)13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,080 miles
    Test number
    505811574907
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass127,512 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    127,512 miles
    Test number
    247446582156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  29. Fail127,512 miles (+13,519)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,512 miles
    Test number
    888427932049
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  30. Pass113,993 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    113,993 miles
    Test number
    257334745213
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  31. Fail113,992 miles (+16,065)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,992 miles
    Test number
    645061145264
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  32. Pass97,927 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    97,927 miles
    Test number
    595309945052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  33. Fail97,927 miles (+29,478)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,927 miles
    Test number
    768389045048
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  34. Fail68,449 miles3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,449 miles
    Test number
    537898054069
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)

  35. Pass68,449 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,449 miles
    Test number
    579838754077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)

Questions about LR12 BWN

Does LR12 BWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR12 BWN expired on 11 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR12 BWN?
The MOT on LR12 BWN expired on 11 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR12 BWN done?
LR12 BWN was recorded at 287,506 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2023, an average of 22,965 miles a year.
Has LR12 BWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 BWN has failed 17 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LR12 BWN 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 BWN find?
LR12 BWN passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, and 1 more.

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