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J26 BMC

2012 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,392 mi
Last recorded82,392 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 BMC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 82,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 77,204 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 72,000 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 67,420 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 62,601 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 57,502 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 57,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2019 50,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 43,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 35,774 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 28,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 20,788 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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J26 BMC is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 65,030 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J26 BMC, 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 14 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J26 BMC registered?

J26 BMC is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is J26 BMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J26 BMC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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