London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,486 cc

LS56 BWCMOT history

LS56 BWC is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 1 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 26 of 31 MOT tests, with 457,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
457,645 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
26 passed · 5 failed
Per year
21,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BWC
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
1 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BWC was last recorded at 457,645 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 5,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jul 2013: 110,208 miles, lower than 162,101 miles on 25 Jul 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
452,379 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
5,266 miles
Average per year
21,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 457,645 miles
  • 2025 – 445,574 miles
  • 2024 – 432,549 miles
  • 2023 – 418,750 miles
  • 2022 – 404,619 miles
  • 2021 – 383,986 miles
  • 2020 – 367,717 miles
  • 2019 – 354,190 miles
  • 2018 – 331,774 miles
  • 2017 – 312,616 miles
  • 2016 – 291,477 miles
  • 2015 – 260,529 miles
  • 2014 – 225,237 miles
  • 2013 – 110,208 miles
  • 2012 – 162,101 miles
  • 2011 – 136,715 miles
  • 2010 – 117,383 miles
  • 2009 – 97,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass457,645 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass457,645 miles (+5,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    457,645 miles
    Test number
    456492653990
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass452,379 miles (+6,805)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    452,379 miles
    Test number
    340689794536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass445,574 miles (+7,143)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    445,574 miles
    Test number
    581196518686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass438,431 miles (+5,882)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    438,431 miles
    Test number
    136114058168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass432,549 miles (+7,195)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    432,549 miles
    Test number
    697280538628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass425,354 miles (+6,604)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    425,354 miles
    Test number
    727360129997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass418,750 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    418,750 miles
    Test number
    586183165061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail418,749 miles (+7,013)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    418,749 miles
    Test number
    380989417922
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass411,736 miles (+7,117)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    411,736 miles
    Test number
    651427754108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass404,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    404,619 miles
    Test number
    937143961489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail404,619 miles (+9,464)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    404,619 miles
    Test number
    172086605849
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission auto box cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear D post corrode and holed at bottom

  12. Pass395,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    395,155 miles
    Test number
    281847270414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail395,155 miles (+11,169)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    395,155 miles
    Test number
    792461436633
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass383,986 miles (+8,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    383,986 miles
    Test number
    963988121777
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass375,613 miles (+7,896)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    375,613 miles
    Test number
    604501622967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass367,717 miles (+3,400)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    367,717 miles
    Test number
    766107435016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass364,317 miles (+10,127)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    364,317 miles
    Test number
    265653814240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass354,190 miles (+12,324)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    354,190 miles
    Test number
    410676274854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass341,866 miles (+10,092)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    341,866 miles
    Test number
    559379333900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass331,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    331,774 miles
    Test number
    838359589259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail331,774 miles (+19,158)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    331,774 miles
    Test number
    994862670557
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorLower Steering column has excessive movement up and down steering column attachment (2.2.2 (a))

  22. Pass312,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    312,616 miles
    Test number
    674411237786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail312,616 miles (+21,139)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    312,616 miles
    Test number
    787495274100
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  24. Pass291,477 miles (+30,948)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    291,477 miles
    Test number
    283506698663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass260,529 miles (+35,292)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    260,529 miles
    Test number
    566940215284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass225,237 miles (+115,029)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    225,237 miles
    Test number
    356731514236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass110,208 miles (-51,893)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    110,208 miles
    Test number
    485301513217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass162,101 miles (+25,386)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    162,101 miles
    Test number
    499297902243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass136,715 miles (+19,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    136,715 miles
    Test number
    469453911286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass117,383 miles (+20,280)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    117,383 miles
    Test number
    214608400261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass97,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    97,103 miles
    Test number
    310309319272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 BWC

Does LS56 BWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 BWC is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BWC?
The MOT on LS56 BWC is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 BWC done?
LS56 BWC was recorded at 457,645 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 21,264 miles a year.
Has LS56 BWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BWC has failed 5 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LS56 BWC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS56 BWC find?
LS56 BWC passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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