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BP08 BGP

2008 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,864 mi
Last recorded140,864 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 BGP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 140,864 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 136,967 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 136,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dpf fault (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 134,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tracking arms dust covers slightly perished

Pass 9 Aug 2022 131,960 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 130,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 123,179 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 123,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 120,958 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 112,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 103,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 96,224 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 92,942 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of these areas

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 92,814 miles

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of these areas

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 78,619 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 78,619 miles

oil leak

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2013 55,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre slight damage on side wall

Pass 7 Oct 2013 55,850 miles

nearside rear tyre slight damage on side wall

Pass 16 Aug 2012 42,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,144 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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BP08 BGP is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 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 BP08 BGP, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BP08 BGP is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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