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BV08 BUW

2008 Jaguar X-type

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

184,236 mi
Last recorded184,236 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar X-type83,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 BUW
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 184,236 miles

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

Front slight play in uj above rack

Nearside Front drive shaft slight noise when rotating

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 184,235 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front slight play in uj above rack

Nearside Front drive shaft slight noise when rotating

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 183,038 miles

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

Front slight play in steering uj

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

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

Fail 28 May 2025 183,038 miles

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

Front slight play in steering uj

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 176,538 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & offside

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

Slight play in steering universal joint

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2023 176,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & offside

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

Slight play in steering universal joint

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 164,734 miles

Front brake discs corroded & lipped

Front brake pads worn

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 154,042 miles

Signs of engine oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2021 153,709 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Signs of engine oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2020 147,234 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge slightly

Rear coil springs corroded

Stone chip zone A & B area, front windscreen

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2020 147,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge slightly

Rear coil springs corroded

Stone chip zone A & B area, front windscreen

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 124,497 miles

Both side front and rear brake discs slightly corroded on edge

Stone chip on front windscreen less than 10 mm within area of zone B

Pass 22 Feb 2018 118,730 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 113,806 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 100,079 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 86,906 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 86,906 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 75,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see inner rear brake pads

Pass 12 Feb 2014 75,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see inner rear brake pads

Pass 12 Feb 2013 64,664 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 52,939 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 38,855 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 38,854 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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BV08 BUW is a 2008 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV08 BUW, 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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BV08 BUW is a 2008 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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