Jaguar XJ
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,239 cc
L31 BAMMOT history
L31 BAM is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 121,848 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 121,848 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,406 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 BAM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XJ
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,239 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 BAM was last recorded at 121,848 miles on 13 Feb 2025, 174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Jun 2007: 95,097 miles, lower than 95,617 miles on 21 Jun 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 121,674 miles · 19 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 174 miles
- Average per year
- 1,406 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 121,848 miles
- 2023 – 121,674 miles
- 2022 – 121,494 miles
- 2021 – 119,954 miles
- 2019 – 119,752 miles
- 2018 – 119,646 miles
- 2015 – 119,221 miles
- 2012 – 117,969 miles
- 2011 – 114,792 miles
- 2010 – 105,885 miles
- 2009 – 101,932 miles
- 2008 – 99,282 miles
- 2007 – 95,097 miles
- 2006 – 95,617 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,848 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
20 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,848 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 121,848 miles
- Test number
- 369818367856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,848 miles (+174)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,848 miles
- Test number
- 218297088274
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass121,674 miles (+180)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 121,674 miles
- Test number
- 218471414091
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass121,494 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 121,494 miles
- Test number
- 166908536666
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpans/sills inc NSF around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail121,494 miles (+1,540)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,494 miles
- Test number
- 775047782210
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpans/sills inc NSF around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass119,954 miles (+202)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 119,954 miles
- Test number
- 309314787374
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floorpans/inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass119,752 miles (+106)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 119,752 miles
- Test number
- 619535361696
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass119,646 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 119,646 miles
- Test number
- 964632633705
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail119,646 miles (+425)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,646 miles
- Test number
- 842195549083
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass119,221 miles (+1,252)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 119,221 miles
- Test number
- 527912545150
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass117,969 miles (+1)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 117,969 miles
- Test number
- 408583432366
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Fail117,968 miles (+3,176)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,968 miles
- Test number
- 395886692291
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Pass114,792 miles (+8,907)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2012
- Odometer
- 114,792 miles
- Test number
- 265679231126
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass105,885 miles5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2011
- Odometer
- 105,885 miles
- Test number
- 651076810127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteFuel pipes corroded
Fail105,885 miles (+3,953)5 failures5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,885 miles
- Test number
- 122186100193
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteFuel pipes corroded
Pass101,932 miles (+2,650)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2010
- Odometer
- 101,932 miles
- Test number
- 122802329148
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass99,282 miles (+11)1 dangerous6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2009
- Odometer
- 99,282 miles
- Test number
- 104705538104
- DangerousSlight play in offside rear diff bearings
- AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteSills,backing sills,floors,inner wings and subframes are corroding
Fail99,271 miles (+4,174)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,271 miles
- Test number
- 904333138185
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass95,097 miles (-520)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 95,097 miles
- Test number
- 402411277127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,617 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 95,617 miles
- Test number
- 872352476138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 BAM
- Does L31 BAM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L31 BAM expired on 12 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L31 BAM?
- The MOT on L31 BAM expired on 12 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L31 BAM done?
- L31 BAM was recorded at 121,848 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2025, an average of 1,406 miles a year.
- Has L31 BAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 BAM has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L31 BAM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L31 BAM find?
- L31 BAM passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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