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DK05 BWM

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

329,872 mi
Last recorded329,872 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 BWM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 329,872 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 321,056 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 314,007 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 306,063 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 298,746 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 289,492 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 281,678 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 274,339 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 274,336 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 262,448 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 249,006 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 238,866 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 220,728 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 206,492 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 192,173 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 22,717 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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DK05 BWM is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DK05 BWM, 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.

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What year was DK05 BWM registered?

DK05 BWM is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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