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BL55 BPE

2006 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,217 mi
Last recorded121,217 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Jaguar Xj74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 BPE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 121,217 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 119,075 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2023 118,935 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 118,858 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 118,852 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 118,745 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 117,580 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 9 Jun 2020 117,554 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2019 115,621 miles

Nearside Rear inner brake pad getting low

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

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

both rear brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Fail 6 Jun 2019 115,621 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear inner brake pad getting low

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

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

both rear brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 18 Oct 2018 111,451 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 105,773 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 105,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 98,718 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 98,718 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR FROM JOIN INTO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR FROM JOIN INTO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 89,209 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 89,209 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 88,342 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 71,256 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,086 miles

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

front tyre wearings unevenly(possibly misaligned tracking)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,244 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 33,488 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,730 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)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2010 23,415 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 18,842 miles

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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BL55 BPE is a 2006 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 74,810 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 BL55 BPE, 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 20 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL55 BPE is a 2006 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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