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BV08 BPE

2008 Jaguar Xj

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,887 mi
Last recorded140,887 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 BPE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 140,887 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 140,881 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 139,577 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 137,198 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre none repairable ()

ignition switch faulty

Pass 12 Jan 2023 134,883 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 130,877 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 130,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 127,006 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 127,002 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire under bonnet area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 121,947 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 119,117 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 113,876 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 108,133 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 102,512 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 102,512 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 96,882 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 96,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 85,850 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,420 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,214 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 50,214 miles

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

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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BV08 BPE is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV08 BPE, 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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What year was BV08 BPE registered?

BV08 BPE is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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