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BX56 DXM

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

572,018 mi
Last recorded572,018 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 DXM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 572,018 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Near egr (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 559,022 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 545,116 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 532,507 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 516,082 miles

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

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 497,371 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 472,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 452,201 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 434,311 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 434,304 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 413,888 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 413,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 389,656 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 389,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 362,197 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 362,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,026 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 136,941 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 11 Oct 2012 120,155 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 120,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 104,318 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 104,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 94,607 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 94,600 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 74,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,773 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 52,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 27,693 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,762 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 19,723 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
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BX56 DXM is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 240,631 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 BX56 DXM, 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 20 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX56 DXM is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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