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BU12 NBM

2012 Jaguar Xf

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,353 mi
Last recorded149,353 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xf69,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 NBM
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 149,353 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 149,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2025 145,251 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 142,043 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 141,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 137,087 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 137,087 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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 6 Jan 2022 117,703 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 101,998 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 88,068 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 88,068 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 80,474 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Mar 2018 70,388 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 70,388 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 61,007 miles

all tyres are cracking/perishing and nearside front tyre has curb damage to outer side wall

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,526 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking slightly

all four valves cracking slightly

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 52,526 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking slightly

all four valves cracking slightly

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,804 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xf?

Based on 1,374,522 MOT tests across 118,872 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
118,872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,779
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,809
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,074
Registration plate lamp not working 6,726
position lamp(s) not working 6,585
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BU12 NBM is a 2012 Jaguar Xf in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar Xf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 69,095 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 Xf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU12 NBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xf typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Jaguar Xf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU12 NBM is a 2012 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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