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BU08 BVO

2008 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,457 mi
Last recorded144,457 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 BVO
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 144,457 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion to all suspension components front and rear

Pass 27 Nov 2024 142,269 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 140,356 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area on both sides front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on suspension components from front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various rubber boots and bushes deteriorated with age

Fail 21 Nov 2023 140,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area on both sides front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on suspension components from front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various rubber boots and bushes deteriorated with age

Pass 14 Nov 2022 138,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2022 138,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Under body corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 136,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both OSR NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 135,329 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sub-frames front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavy surface corrosion on all suspension components front and rear

Pass 31 Oct 2019 133,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 133,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 127,774 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.92 mm remaining in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 120,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 114,342 miles

Tyre has as light bulge, caused by separation on offside front tyre advice replacement

Pass 25 Feb 2016 100,558 miles

hand brake only just passed efficiency and lever has little or no reserve travell

Fail 25 Feb 2016 100,558 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

hand brake only just passed efficiency and lever has little or no reserve travell

Pass 4 Mar 2015 88,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen has various areas of minnor damage not badly affecting the view

Pass 12 Mar 2014 77,771 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 63,331 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 50,526 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,932 miles

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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BU08 BVO is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU08 BVO, 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.

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BU08 BVO is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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