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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

J8 JCGMOT history

J8 JCG is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 8 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 115,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

J8 JCG blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,843 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 JCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 JCG was last recorded at 115,843 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 2,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,003 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,840 miles
Average per year
7,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,843 miles
  • 2025 – 113,003 miles
  • 2024 – 108,860 miles
  • 2023 – 102,636 miles
  • 2022 – 95,116 miles
  • 2021 – 87,443 miles
  • 2020 – 80,508 miles
  • 2019 – 68,136 miles
  • 2018 – 57,169 miles
  • 2017 – 46,038 miles
  • 2016 – 37,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,843 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,843 miles (+2,840)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,843 miles
    Test number
    124675855759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,003 miles (+4,143)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,003 miles
    Test number
    277478342558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass108,860 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,860 miles
    Test number
    460835673815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail108,777 miles (+6,141)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,777 miles
    Test number
    474325747078
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass102,636 miles (+7,520)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,636 miles
    Test number
    473259349954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,116 miles (+7,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,116 miles
    Test number
    620514368881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass87,443 miles (+6,935)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,443 miles
    Test number
    248793502114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,508 miles (+12,372)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,508 miles
    Test number
    851641565397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,136 miles (+10,967)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,136 miles
    Test number
    983040553135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,169 miles (+11,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,169 miles
    Test number
    625191312260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)
  11. Pass46,038 miles (+8,769)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,038 miles
    Test number
    393823332963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,269 miles
    Test number
    337875015904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail37,269 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,269 miles
    Test number
    781242534868
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (1.8)

Questions about J8 JCG

Does J8 JCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 JCG is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 JCG?
The MOT on J8 JCG is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 JCG done?
J8 JCG was recorded at 115,843 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 7,850 miles a year.
Has J8 JCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 JCG has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 JCG 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 JCG find?
J8 JCG passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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