London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,486 cc

LR12 BWWMOT history

LR12 BWW is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 5 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2024 and it has passed 19 of 36 MOT tests, with 255,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2024
Mileage
255,829 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2023
MOT tests
36
19 passed · 17 failed
Per year
22,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 BWW
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
5 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2024
Latest MOT test
11 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 BWW was last recorded at 255,829 miles on 11 May 2023, 5,865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
249,964 miles · 11 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
5,865 miles
Average per year
22,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 255,829 miles
  • 2022 – 249,964 miles
  • 2021 – 236,140 miles
  • 2020 – 227,258 miles
  • 2019 – 210,672 miles
  • 2018 – 185,696 miles
  • 2017 – 168,171 miles
  • 2016 – 146,253 miles
  • 2015 – 116,110 miles
  • 2014 – 62,435 miles
  • 2013 – 49,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,829 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

36 tests since 22 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,829 miles (+5,865)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    255,829 miles
    Test number
    809472724290
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass249,964 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    249,964 miles
    Test number
    111831096318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail249,960 miles (+6,388)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,960 miles
    Test number
    371309529395
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousPropshaft centre bearing worn
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass243,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    243,572 miles
    Test number
    209437895562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail243,571 miles (+7,431)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,571 miles
    Test number
    784258293196
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

  6. Pass236,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    236,140 miles
    Test number
    807958387775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail236,140 miles (+8,292)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,140 miles
    Test number
    856903353763
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass227,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    227,848 miles
    Test number
    819913940475
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail227,847 miles (+589)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,847 miles
    Test number
    889059542653
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass227,258 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    227,258 miles
    Test number
    508894945266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail227,257 miles (+16,585)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,257 miles
    Test number
    925367620183
    • 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 (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))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass210,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    210,672 miles
    Test number
    770366527463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail210,672 miles (+11,231)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,672 miles
    Test number
    557000679443
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass199,441 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    199,441 miles
    Test number
    877819189860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail199,440 miles (+13,744)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,440 miles
    Test number
    217791570784
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  16. Pass185,696 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    185,696 miles
    Test number
    623636742775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail185,695 miles (+8,872)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,695 miles
    Test number
    158441640025
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorCentral Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  18. Pass176,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    176,823 miles
    Test number
    572158192516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail176,823 miles (+8,652)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,823 miles
    Test number
    964026506222
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass168,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    168,171 miles
    Test number
    354617011233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail168,171 miles (+10,835)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,171 miles
    Test number
    772646399511
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass157,336 miles (+11,083)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    157,336 miles
    Test number
    238072724751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass146,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    146,253 miles
    Test number
    811108093669
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail146,253 miles (+15,039)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,253 miles
    Test number
    235271353735
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass131,214 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    131,214 miles
    Test number
    613305105767
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail131,214 miles (+15,104)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,214 miles
    Test number
    664574894021
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass116,110 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    116,110 miles
    Test number
    445526716619
    • 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail116,109 miles (+15,764)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,109 miles
    Test number
    336477963301
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass100,345 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,345 miles
    Test number
    688822515124
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  30. Fail100,345 miles (+37,910)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,345 miles
    Test number
    365972715159
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  31. Fail62,435 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,435 miles
    Test number
    459372114110
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside 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)

  32. Pass62,435 miles (+12,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,435 miles
    Test number
    789322914195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  33. Pass49,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,700 miles
    Test number
    586686093214
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  34. Fail49,700 miles (+15,402)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,700 miles
    Test number
    866856593293
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  35. Fail34,298 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,298 miles
    Test number
    267252813196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  36. Pass34,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,298 miles
    Test number
    339282913121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR12 BWW

Does LR12 BWW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR12 BWW expired on 10 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR12 BWW?
The MOT on LR12 BWW expired on 10 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR12 BWW done?
LR12 BWW was recorded at 255,829 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2023, an average of 22,041 miles a year.
Has LR12 BWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 BWW has failed 17 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR12 BWW 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 BWW find?
LR12 BWW passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front inner track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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