CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK52 BKE

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,242 mi
Last recorded85,242 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 BKE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 85,242 miles

M.I.L light stopping on

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall of n/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tread lowish on n/s/r tyre.

Pass 24 Jul 2019 84,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall of n/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 84,496 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to o/s/f brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall of n/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 82,924 miles

Coolant leak ()

large not deep cut on outer side wall of n/s/r tyre also wearing tread unevenly on outer edge.

Fail 19 Jun 2018 82,922 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded mid part of o/s front to rear pipe ,running along lower cross member. (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

large not deep cut on outer side wall of n/s/r tyre also wearing tread unevenly on outer edge.

Pass 25 May 2013 82,666 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 82,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Engine Management light on

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 82,420 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 77,150 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 76,273 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 58,065 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 58,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 41,420 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,150 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 25,918 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK52 BKE is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 64,899 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 XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK52 BKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK52 BKE?

You can check the full history of BK52 BKE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK52 BKE registered?

BK52 BKE is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is BK52 BKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 BKE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK52 BKE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK52 BKE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.