London Taxis INT TX4

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,486 cc

LS62 BKNMOT history

LS62 BKN is a white diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 23 of 33 MOT tests, with 348,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
348,439 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
33
23 passed · 10 failed
Per year
26,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS62 BKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS62 BKN was last recorded at 348,439 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 22,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
325,539 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
22,900 miles
Average per year
26,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 348,439 miles
  • 2024 – 325,539 miles
  • 2023 – 295,095 miles
  • 2022 – 270,680 miles
  • 2021 – 244,352 miles
  • 2020 – 231,933 miles
  • 2019 – 219,760 miles
  • 2018 – 195,551 miles
  • 2017 – 159,601 miles
  • 2016 – 130,104 miles
  • 2015 – 97,011 miles
  • 2014 – 63,583 miles
  • 2013 – 29,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass348,439 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

33 tests since 18 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass348,439 miles (+22,900)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    348,439 miles
    Test number
    174690599381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass325,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    325,539 miles
    Test number
    186757628820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail325,539 miles (+30,444)1 dangerous11 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    325,539 miles
    Test number
    517606955903
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

  4. Pass295,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    295,095 miles
    Test number
    145181167701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail295,095 miles (+12,248)4 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    295,095 miles
    Test number
    686155333899
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass282,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    282,847 miles
    Test number
    179644186598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail282,847 miles (+12,167)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,847 miles
    Test number
    619864073916
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass270,680 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    270,680 miles
    Test number
    669475733024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Fail270,680 miles (+13,439)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,680 miles
    Test number
    130358103745
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass257,241 miles (+12,889)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    257,241 miles
    Test number
    836824447079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass244,352 miles (+9,184)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    244,352 miles
    Test number
    263378542901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass235,168 miles (+3,235)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    235,168 miles
    Test number
    311034794921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass231,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    231,933 miles
    Test number
    903987408958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail231,930 miles (+3,499)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,930 miles
    Test number
    694647985767
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass228,431 miles (+8,671)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    228,431 miles
    Test number
    504692778196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass219,760 miles (+14,915)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    219,760 miles
    Test number
    511054577898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass204,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    204,845 miles
    Test number
    574648445784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail204,845 miles (+9,294)1 dangerous4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,845 miles
    Test number
    801979251884
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  19. Pass195,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    195,551 miles
    Test number
    937081548074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail195,551 miles (+21,491)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,551 miles
    Test number
    195993333384
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  21. Pass174,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    174,060 miles
    Test number
    202897466921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail174,060 miles (+14,459)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,060 miles
    Test number
    947482856984
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass159,601 miles (+15,554)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    159,601 miles
    Test number
    284979893791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass144,047 miles (+13,943)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    144,047 miles
    Test number
    476420163603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass130,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    130,104 miles
    Test number
    804799658952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail130,104 miles (+19,184)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,104 miles
    Test number
    969042219965
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Pass110,920 miles (+13,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    110,920 miles
    Test number
    334801759671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  28. Pass97,011 miles (+20,621)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,011 miles
    Test number
    765899896447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass76,390 miles (+12,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,390 miles
    Test number
    338408735094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass63,583 miles (+15,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,583 miles
    Test number
    745830774254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass47,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,728 miles
    Test number
    458344984067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail47,728 miles (+18,149)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,728 miles
    Test number
    835181484053
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass29,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,579 miles
    Test number
    899491063229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS62 BKN

Does LS62 BKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS62 BKN is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS62 BKN?
The MOT on LS62 BKN is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS62 BKN done?
LS62 BKN was recorded at 348,439 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 26,337 miles a year.
Has LS62 BKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS62 BKN has failed 10 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS62 BKN 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 LS62 BKN find?
LS62 BKN passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, and 1 more.

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