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BJ08 UMY

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,875 mi
Last recorded97,875 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UMY
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 97,875 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 95,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 92,955 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 90,512 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 90,511 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.22m:-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 88,342 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 86,560 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 84,259 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 80,107 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 77,089 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 73,227 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,886 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 64,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 59,343 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,338 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,413 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 39,413 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,954 miles

both front tyres close to limit

front pads worn close to limit

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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BJ08 UMY is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 83,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ08 UMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar X-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 UMY registered?

BJ08 UMY is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 UMY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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