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LB55 BGK

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

219,834 mi
Last recorded219,834 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 BGK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 219,834 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 211,975 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 208,341 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 204,107 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 195,156 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 191,533 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 184,792 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 178,618 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 170,746 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 162,724 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 153,559 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 144,324 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 144,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 135,760 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 127,511 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 116,941 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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LB55 BGK is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LB55 BGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB55 BGK registered?

LB55 BGK is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is LB55 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 BGK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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