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Aston Martin DB7

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 5,935 cc

V12 BJLMOT history

V12 BJL is a blue petrol Aston Martin DB7 first used on 8 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 62,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

V12 BJL blue 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 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
62,342 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 BJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 BJL was last recorded at 62,342 miles on 13 May 2026, 1,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,776 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,566 miles
Average per year
1,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,342 miles
  • 2025 – 60,776 miles
  • 2024 – 60,740 miles
  • 2018 – 60,649 miles
  • 2017 – 60,591 miles
  • 2015 – 60,513 miles
  • 2014 – 60,505 miles
  • 2013 – 59,947 miles
  • 2012 – 58,790 miles
  • 2011 – 55,585 miles
  • 2010 – 52,738 miles
  • 2009 – 51,224 miles
  • 2008 – 44,206 miles
  • 2007 – 35,884 miles
  • 2006 – 24,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,342 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 Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,342 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    62,342 miles
    Test number
    346441788445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,776 miles (+36)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    60,776 miles
    Test number
    108786840019
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass60,740 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    60,740 miles
    Test number
    945284083838
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail60,730 miles (+81)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,730 miles
    Test number
    525466918190
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,649 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,649 miles
    Test number
    754721981132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass60,591 miles (+78)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    60,591 miles
    Test number
    439034344107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass60,513 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,513 miles
    Test number
    652200771723
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component gatter (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component gatter (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  8. Pass60,505 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,505 miles
    Test number
    996632244355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,333 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,333 miles
    Test number
    695757694053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,947 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,947 miles
    Test number
    605829773027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,790 miles (+3,205)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,790 miles
    Test number
    107274292048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,585 miles (+38)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,585 miles
    Test number
    586283181053
    • NoteSlight judder front brakes

  13. Fail55,547 miles (+2,809)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,547 miles
    Test number
    567137461013
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight judder front brakes

  14. Pass52,738 miles9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,738 miles
    Test number
    332032740033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteDifferential oil seepage
    • NoteOil leak front offside inner subframe mounting
    • NoteSteering rack mounting to subframe slight play

  15. Fail52,738 miles (+1,514)1 repaired9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,738 miles
    Test number
    604142740095
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteDifferential oil seepage
    • NoteOil leak front offside inner subframe mounting
    • NoteSteering rack mounting to subframe slight play

  16. Pass51,224 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,224 miles
    Test number
    490653569036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail51,224 miles (+7,018)3 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,224 miles
    Test number
    132358459017
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass44,206 miles (+8,322)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,206 miles
    Test number
    170035848477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,884 miles (+11,076)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    35,884 miles
    Test number
    462907517090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    24,808 miles
    Test number
    951517746030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,808 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,808 miles
    Test number
    183746746082
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Questions about V12 BJL

Does V12 BJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 BJL is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 BJL?
The MOT on V12 BJL is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 BJL done?
V12 BJL was recorded at 62,342 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 1,855 miles a year.
Has V12 BJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 BJL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V12 BJL 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 V12 BJL find?
V12 BJL passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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