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LH62 BHA

2012 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

241,589 mi
Last recorded241,589 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4149,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH62 BHA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 241,589 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 241,562 miles

Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 224,744 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 210,590 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 189,455 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 167,679 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 164,870 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 147,860 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 138,644 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 138,644 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 130,259 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 130,254 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 110,782 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 110,782 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 996,652 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 996,652 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 88,608 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 85,203 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 74,038 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,626 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 59,626 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,875 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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LH62 BHA is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 149,987 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 LH62 BHA, 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 14 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LH62 BHA is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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