London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,486 cc

LS62 BKVMOT history

LS62 BKV is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 24 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026 and it has passed 23 of 35 MOT tests, with 210,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2026
Mileage
210,770 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2025
MOT tests
35
23 passed · 12 failed
Per year
16,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS62 BKV
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
24 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS62 BKV was last recorded at 210,770 miles on 16 Jun 2025, 155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,615 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
155 miles
Average per year
16,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 210,770 miles
  • 2024 – 200,343 miles
  • 2023 – 193,070 miles
  • 2022 – 178,701 miles
  • 2021 – 166,118 miles
  • 2020 – 161,037 miles
  • 2019 – 149,774 miles
  • 2018 – 129,219 miles
  • 2017 – 107,330 miles
  • 2016 – 85,907 miles
  • 2015 – 62,765 miles
  • 2014 – 40,261 miles
  • 2013 – 16,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,770 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass210,770 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    210,770 miles
    Test number
    4454998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail210,615 miles (+10,272)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,615 miles
    Test number
    4298015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass200,343 miles (+7,273)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    200,343 miles
    Test number
    155443751672
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass193,070 miles (+6,785)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    193,070 miles
    Test number
    591232895356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass186,285 miles (+7,584)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    186,285 miles
    Test number
    367993416372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass178,701 miles (+7,990)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    178,701 miles
    Test number
    690152983117
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass170,711 miles (+4,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    170,711 miles
    Test number
    579675341360
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has slight travel
  8. Pass166,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    166,118 miles
    Test number
    584171498193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail166,118 miles (+4,059)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,118 miles
    Test number
    781136694294
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass162,059 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    162,059 miles
    Test number
    248912111667
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  11. Fail162,059 miles (+1,022)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,059 miles
    Test number
    939026362079
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  12. Pass161,037 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    161,037 miles
    Test number
    438137090766
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Fail161,037 miles (+1,477)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,037 miles
    Test number
    320231250499
    • MajorNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass159,560 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    159,560 miles
    Test number
    934218981184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Fail159,560 miles (+9,786)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,560 miles
    Test number
    785738271884
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  16. Pass149,774 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    149,774 miles
    Test number
    261450263827
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  17. Fail149,774 miles (+10,223)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,774 miles
    Test number
    112091169367
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  18. Pass139,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    139,551 miles
    Test number
    434910261295
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
  19. Fail139,551 miles (+10,332)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,551 miles
    Test number
    317769421640
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
  20. Pass129,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    129,219 miles
    Test number
    453997836723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail129,219 miles (+10,646)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,219 miles
    Test number
    790002425962
    • MajorNearside Front Lower 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  22. Pass118,573 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,573 miles
    Test number
    562577951470
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired Both (1.5.1c)
  23. Fail118,573 miles (+11,243)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,573 miles
    Test number
    542941733851
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired Both (1.5.1c)
  24. Pass107,330 miles (+10,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,330 miles
    Test number
    507261714461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  25. Pass96,755 miles (+10,848)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,755 miles
    Test number
    738929760759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass85,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,907 miles
    Test number
    752493302441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail85,906 miles (+11,159)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,906 miles
    Test number
    673479106661
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
  28. Pass74,747 miles (+11,982)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,747 miles
    Test number
    959108564210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass62,765 miles (+10,432)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,765 miles
    Test number
    422012614253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass52,333 miles (+12,072)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,333 miles
    Test number
    925169075020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail40,261 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,261 miles
    Test number
    209616364214
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  32. Pass40,261 miles (+11,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,261 miles
    Test number
    348126864273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  33. Pass28,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,264 miles
    Test number
    535623174015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail28,264 miles (+11,325)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,264 miles
    Test number
    218083374095
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  35. Pass16,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    16,939 miles
    Test number
    167821163210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS62 BKV

Does LS62 BKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS62 BKV expired on 15 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS62 BKV?
The MOT on LS62 BKV expired on 15 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS62 BKV done?
LS62 BKV was recorded at 210,770 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2025, an average of 16,507 miles a year.
Has LS62 BKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS62 BKV has failed 12 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS62 BKV 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 BKV find?
LS62 BKV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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