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BV05 ZWJ

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,692 mi
Last recorded27,692 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ZWJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 27,692 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 27,663 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 27,429 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 27,127 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 26,682 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 26,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 25,664 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 25,014 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 24,050 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 23,338 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 22,759 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 22,081 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 22,080 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 May 2014 22,076 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 21,299 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 20,129 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,351 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 17,927 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,318 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,510 miles

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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BV05 ZWJ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 53,601 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV05 ZWJ, 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 21 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV05 ZWJ registered?

BV05 ZWJ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is BV05 ZWJ safe to buy?

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