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BV55 XPK

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

23,320 mi
Last recorded23,320 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 XPK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 23,320 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 23,048 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 22,573 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 22,569 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 22,253 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 21,985 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 21,471 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 21,082 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 20,617 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 20,105 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 20,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 19,351 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 18,205 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 16,998 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 16,339 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 14,194 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 11,292 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 10,137 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 10,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 10,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 8,796 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 6,734 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 6,734 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 5,418 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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BV55 XPK is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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 BV55 XPK, 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 BV55 XPK registered?

BV55 XPK is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BV55 XPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 XPK shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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