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Aston Martin DB7

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 5,935 cc

L8 BCGMOT history

L8 BCG is a silver petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 39,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

L8 BCG silver Aston Martin DB7 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Aston Martin DB7, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
39,990 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 BCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 BCG was last recorded at 39,990 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,156 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
834 miles
Average per year
733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,990 miles
  • 2025 – 39,156 miles
  • 2024 – 39,014 miles
  • 2023 – 38,765 miles
  • 2022 – 38,533 miles
  • 2021 – 38,088 miles
  • 2020 – 37,904 miles
  • 2019 – 37,639 miles
  • 2018 – 36,735 miles
  • 2017 – 36,053 miles
  • 2016 – 35,555 miles
  • 2015 – 34,838 miles
  • 2014 – 33,898 miles
  • 2012 – 33,021 miles
  • 2011 – 32,402 miles
  • 2010 – 31,616 miles
  • 2009 – 30,961 miles
  • 2008 – 30,072 miles
  • 2007 – 25,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,990 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,990 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    39,990 miles
    Test number
    159022217492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,156 miles (+142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    39,156 miles
    Test number
    300641259338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber bush boot split (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass39,014 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    39,014 miles
    Test number
    494607763756
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail39,014 miles (+249)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,014 miles
    Test number
    752350268572
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass38,765 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    38,765 miles
    Test number
    689277855900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,533 miles (+445)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    38,533 miles
    Test number
    283323112010
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass38,088 miles (+184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    38,088 miles
    Test number
    631735197110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush split worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush, both sides
  8. Pass37,904 miles (+265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    37,904 miles
    Test number
    983802701426
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass37,639 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    37,639 miles
    Test number
    848797716412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,735 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    36,735 miles
    Test number
    751350352812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,053 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    36,053 miles
    Test number
    256612677514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,555 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    35,555 miles
    Test number
    984370042878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,838 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    34,838 miles
    Test number
    865692155049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,898 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    33,898 miles
    Test number
    635617754035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,897 miles (+876)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,897 miles
    Test number
    127226854496
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  16. Pass33,021 miles (+619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,021 miles
    Test number
    388274142472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass32,402 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,402 miles
    Test number
    936746491124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,616 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,616 miles
    Test number
    424948090192
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass31,616 miles (+655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,616 miles
    Test number
    623088890103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass30,961 miles (+889)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,961 miles
    Test number
    232016409292
    • NoteThe air bag light is on.
  21. Pass30,072 miles (+4,278)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,072 miles
    Test number
    303398008202
    • NoteThe rubber bushes at both ends of both of the rear trailing arms are cracked and perished.
  22. Pass25,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,794 miles
    Test number
    611738657022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 BCG

Does L8 BCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 BCG is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 BCG?
The MOT on L8 BCG is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 BCG done?
L8 BCG was recorded at 39,990 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 733 miles a year.
Has L8 BCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 BCG has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 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 L8 BCG find?
L8 BCG passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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