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BG56 BKU

2006 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,176 mi
Last recorded86,176 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar S-type73,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 BKU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 86,176 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Facing front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 85,064 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 83,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 80,902 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 80,816 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 72,738 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 116,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 68,975 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 64,609 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,895 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 56,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 51,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 46,639 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,601 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 40,601 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 38,104 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 34,083 miles

undertray fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,491 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,462 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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BG56 BKU is a 2006 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 73,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG56 BKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG56 BKU registered?

BG56 BKU is a 2006 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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