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Jaguar XJ

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 3,239 cc

BWP 195MOT history

BWP 195 is a purple petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 13 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 48,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
48,683 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BWP 195
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,239 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
13 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BWP 195 was last recorded at 48,683 miles on 3 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Feb 2026: 48,683 miles, lower than 48,713 miles on 27 Jan 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
48,713 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Average per year
697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,683 miles
  • 2025 – 48,713 miles
  • 2024 – 47,940 miles
  • 2023 – 47,793 miles
  • 2022 – 47,535 miles
  • 2021 – 47,143 miles
  • 2020 – 46,943 miles
  • 2019 – 46,307 miles
  • 2018 – 45,713 miles
  • 2017 – 45,275 miles
  • 2016 – 44,934 miles
  • 2015 – 44,296 miles
  • 2014 – 43,578 miles
  • 2013 – 42,595 miles
  • 2012 – 41,898 miles
  • 2011 – 40,802 miles
  • 2010 – 39,609 miles
  • 2009 – 38,868 miles
  • 2008 – 37,950 miles
  • 2007 – 36,655 miles
  • 2006 – 34,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,683 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    48,683 miles
    Test number
    791878706247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail48,683 miles (-30)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,683 miles
    Test number
    109327055732
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass48,713 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    48,713 miles
    Test number
    122412355168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail48,249 miles (+309)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,249 miles
    Test number
    826381424899
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll wheels fitted with brake covers unable to inspect brakes
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered in underseal

  5. Pass47,940 miles (+91)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    47,940 miles
    Test number
    536534796716
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside / offside
    • AdvisoryNearside / offside front inner sills excessively corroded outside a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff

  6. Fail47,849 miles (+56)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,849 miles
    Test number
    459055783109
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass47,793 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    47,793 miles
    Test number
    144881739128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,535 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    47,535 miles
    Test number
    106880721537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,143 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    47,143 miles
    Test number
    249447326520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,943 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    46,943 miles
    Test number
    183968303726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    46,307 miles
    Test number
    958388022496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,307 miles (+594)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,307 miles
    Test number
    618756485143
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass45,713 miles (+438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,713 miles
    Test number
    704201501147
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass45,275 miles (+341)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    45,275 miles
    Test number
    284244816179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySlght play both rear suspension bushes

  15. Pass44,934 miles (+638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    44,934 miles
    Test number
    824200019064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySlight play rear lower suspension bushes

  16. Pass44,296 miles (+718)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    44,296 miles
    Test number
    839333225073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight play both rear lower suspension

  17. Pass43,578 miles (+983)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    43,578 miles
    Test number
    775864924093
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play rear suspension bushes

  18. Pass42,595 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,595 miles
    Test number
    577964323079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play rear suspension bushes

  19. Fail42,595 miles (+697)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,595 miles
    Test number
    598383223056
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r exhaust box
    • NoteSlight play rear suspension bushes

  20. Pass41,898 miles (+1,096)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    41,898 miles
    Test number
    579275122055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust

  21. Pass40,802 miles (+1,193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    40,802 miles
    Test number
    709091231000
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass39,609 miles (+741)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,609 miles
    Test number
    110132320403
    • NoteVery slight play rear suspension bushes

  23. Pass38,868 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,868 miles
    Test number
    582795219024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,950 miles (+1,295)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,950 miles
    Test number
    871025828012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,655 miles (+1,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,655 miles
    Test number
    212442927036
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass34,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,727 miles
    Test number
    414575526032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BWP 195

What vehicle is registration BWP 195 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BWP 195 on a purple petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 13 Feb 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does BWP 195 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BWP 195 is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on BWP 195?
The MOT on BWP 195 is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BWP 195 done?
BWP 195 was recorded at 48,683 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 697 miles a year.
Has BWP 195 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BWP 195 has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on BWP 195 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on BWP 195 find?
BWP 195 passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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