CarVerify

Free Car Check

BP05 USM

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

296,211 mi
Last recorded296,211 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this London Taxis Int
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 USM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 296,211 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 251,365 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 164,670 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 160,841 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Feb 2009 160,747 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Aug 2008 140,245 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 140,043 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 120,904 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 954,684 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?

Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
19,801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
9,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,931
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 5,079
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,037
Registration plate lamp not working 4,540
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3,420
Full London Taxis Int Tx II reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BP05 USM is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 250,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int Tx II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP05 USM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Tx II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BP05 USM?

You can check the full history of BP05 USM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BP05 USM registered?

BP05 USM is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is BP05 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP05 USM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BP05 USM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BP05 USM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.