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Jaguar XJ

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

J8 BCGMOT history

J8 BCG is a silver diesel Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 64,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

J8 BCG silver Jaguar Xj – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar Xj, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
64,727 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 BCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 BCG was last recorded at 64,727 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,725 miles · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,727 miles
  • 2025 – 54,416 miles
  • 2024 – 44,166 miles
  • 2023 – 38,576 miles
  • 2022 – 37,510 miles
  • 2021 – 35,857 miles
  • 2020 – 34,923 miles
  • 2019 – 31,061 miles
  • 2018 – 27,312 miles
  • 2017 – 23,356 miles
  • 2016 – 18,720 miles
  • 2015 – 14,418 miles
  • 2014 – 9,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,727 miles

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.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,727 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    64,727 miles
    Test number
    224500948899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail64,725 miles (+10,309)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,725 miles
    Test number
    163001417441
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass54,416 miles (+10,250)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    54,416 miles
    Test number
    839167741523
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass44,166 miles (+5,590)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    44,166 miles
    Test number
    398589434656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,576 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    38,576 miles
    Test number
    804591901153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,510 miles (+1,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    37,510 miles
    Test number
    753838295767
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass35,857 miles (+934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    35,857 miles
    Test number
    243599034971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass34,923 miles (+434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    34,923 miles
    Test number
    901767386294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass34,489 miles (+3,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    34,489 miles
    Test number
    426819028491
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front forward most lower suspension arm bushes starting to split & have movement
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear
  10. Pass31,061 miles (+3,749)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    31,061 miles
    Test number
    631155752931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,312 miles (+3,956)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    27,312 miles
    Test number
    476382244064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,356 miles (+4,636)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    23,356 miles
    Test number
    128862384042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,720 miles (+4,302)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,720 miles
    Test number
    830888682474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,418 miles (+4,799)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,418 miles
    Test number
    838937975030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    9,619 miles
    Test number
    639735684045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 BCG

Does J8 BCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BCG is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 BCG?
The MOT on J8 BCG is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 BCG done?
J8 BCG was recorded at 64,727 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 4,459 miles a year.
Has J8 BCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 BCG has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 BCG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J8 BCG find?
J8 BCG passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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