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BN58 BLJ

2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,326 mi
Last recorded158,326 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze157,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 BLJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 158,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel also near side steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

age related corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2025 146,329 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front steering idler

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front steering idler

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill covers fitted

steering box slight leak

Fail 24 Jul 2025 146,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front steering idler

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front steering idler

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill covers fitted

steering box slight leak

Pass 27 Jan 2025

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 126,513 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 126,463 miles

Front Steering component casing fixing bolts missing damper / shock absorber (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

dampness around fuel tank

Fail 30 Jul 2024 126,353 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

gearbox oil leaking

Pass 5 Feb 2024 115,772 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 115,621 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking ppint (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2023 106,550 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 95,506 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 95,506 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 84,163 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 79,760 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 79,760 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust flex has major leak (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 79,757 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 79,757 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower C post corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 79,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering box worn, but not excessively Idler arm (2.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 79,757 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 79,757 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 79,757 miles

Offside Front Steering box worn, but not excessively IDLER ARM (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 79,757 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box worn, but not excessively IDLER ARM (2.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 62,079 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 47,715 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 35,621 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 24,481 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 16,468 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 9,782 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 1,510 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 133,886 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011
Pass 21 Dec 2010

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,331 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

WATER PUMP SLIGHT WATER LEAK

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze?

Based on 2,102 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
24,382
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Headlamp aim too high 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
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BN58 BLJ is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 157,165 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN58 BLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN58 BLJ is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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