London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,486 cc

LS56 BWAMOT history

LS56 BWA is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 10 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 202,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2026
Mileage
202,479 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
11,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BWA
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
2006
First used
10 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BWA was last recorded at 202,479 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 1,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
201,354 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,125 miles
Average per year
11,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 202,479 miles
  • 2019 – 131,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,479 miles
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

33 tests since 8 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,479 miles (+1,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    202,479 miles
    Test number
    520499827833
    • 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))

  2. Pass201,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    201,354 miles
    Test number
    791844604009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    649673118234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    511890832252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    713020842270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    949876160640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    707834026548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    484622680035
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

  9. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    283763026719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. FailMileage not read2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    376762552252
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    345914395539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    611954428059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    836130525298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    188853508877
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

  15. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    518020226073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    296355113487
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  17. Pass131,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    131,609 miles
    Test number
    272918296934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    543081953961
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  19. FailMileage not read2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    818823948449
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  20. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    289614209016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    559521356489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    715472292843
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    753415567955
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. FailMileage not read1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    756285759657
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    671856400757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. FailMileage not read3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    396628420312
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    286151524374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. FailMileage not read8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    967178514323
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  29. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    567993834138
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. FailMileage not read1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    947522634152
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  31. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    665626513372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. FailMileage not read2 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    325565313353
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAIR DUCT AIR FLOW METER NOT CONNECTED.
    • NoteEML IS ON.
    • NoteMILEAGE NOT DISPLAYED.
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  33. FailMileage not read8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    459782213450
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Questions about LS56 BWA

Does LS56 BWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 BWA expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BWA?
The MOT on LS56 BWA expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 BWA done?
LS56 BWA was recorded at 202,479 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 11,454 miles a year.
Has LS56 BWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BWA has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LS56 BWA 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 LS56 BWA find?
LS56 BWA passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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