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BG56 MET

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,153 mi
Last recorded204,153 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 MET
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 204,153 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 204,153 miles

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 193,683 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 193,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 185,529 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 176,630 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 176,630 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 167,728 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 158,015 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 149,212 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 149,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 139,379 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 139,379 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 129,766 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 129,766 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 120,473 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 120,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 112,170 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 112,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 101,422 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 84,547 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 67,441 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 51,179 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 34,603 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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BG56 MET is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 107,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG56 MET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 10 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG56 MET is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 17 November 2016.

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