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BP08 URX

2008 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,906 mi
Last recorded121,906 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar XK849,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 URX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 121,906 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 110,874 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 102,477 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 90,261 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted x 2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear x 2 tyres slight misshape inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2022 79,464 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 69,169 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 69,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 65,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 59,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar inner ball joint has pin hole in gator.

Fail 29 Mar 2019 59,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tie bar inner ball joint has pin hole in gator.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 48,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack inside sidewall.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack inside sidewall.

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 48,409 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack inside sidewall.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack inside sidewall.

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 42,057 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,317 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 28,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades ends split

front discs slight wear

nearside front tyre heavily worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn in centre

offside front tyre inner sidewall perish cracks strong advise

offside rear tyre perished in tread strong advise

rear discs slight wear

Fail 15 Jul 2014 28,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades ends split

front discs slight wear

nearside front tyre heavily worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn in centre

offside front tyre inner sidewall perish cracks strong advise

offside rear tyre perished in tread strong advise

rear discs slight wear

Pass 23 Jul 2013 25,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slight wear

front pads worn

nearside rear tyre valve stem slight perishing

offside rear tyre valve stem slight perishing

rear discs slight wear

Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,631 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs worn

slight wear rear discs

Pass 25 Jul 2011 19,965 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 19,642 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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
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BP08 URX is a 2008 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 49,510 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 BP08 URX, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BP08 URX registered?

BP08 URX is a 2008 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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