CarVerify

Free Car Check

BW51 PNX

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,973 mi
Last recorded69,973 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 PNX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass
Pass 29 May 2025 69,973 miles

both rear wheels slight play in rear half shafts

Pass 15 May 2024 69,960 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty Switch is sticky, operates as intended if pulled back out (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 69,915 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 69,809 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 69,632 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 69,474 miles

floor is starting to rust at rear of sills and below passenger seat

Pass 7 Jun 2018 68,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

screen damaged not obscuring drivers view

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,804 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,716 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 67,907 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 67,767 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 66,584 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,385 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 63,529 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 61,837 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,052 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,097 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 41,251 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 39,109 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2006 30,950 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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BW51 PNX is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 64,899 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 BW51 PNX, 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 24 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BW51 PNX?

You can check the full history of BW51 PNX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BW51 PNX registered?

BW51 PNX is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 February 2002.

Is BW51 PNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW51 PNX shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW51 PNX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BW51 PNX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.