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489 BMJ

2012 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,486 mi
Last recorded136,486 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration489 BMJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 136,486 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 136,474 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 131,092 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 131,091 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 126,121 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 120,098 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 120,061 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/ZR20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/ZR20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 106,447 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 106,417 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 99,761 miles

Offside Front has a broken wheel nut but not loose

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 99,759 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front has a broken wheel nut but not loose

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 99,349 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 99,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 94,791 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,052 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,982 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 58,982 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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489 BMJ is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 65,030 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 489 BMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 14 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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489 BMJ is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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