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M3 BHO

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,945 mi
Last recorded78,945 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 BHO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 78,945 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 77,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 77,367 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 76,856 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 76,392 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 75,764 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 73,150 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 68,180 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2017 63,929 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 60,046 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 56,171 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 51,798 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 47,708 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 42,226 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 42,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,664 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,025 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 37,139 miles

End float present in near side rear driveshaft diff flange

End float present in off side rear driveshaft diff flange

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 28 May 2009 37,134 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2008 34,482 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 22 May 2008 34,479 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2007 28,599 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 28,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M3 BHO is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 59,923 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 M3 BHO, 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 22 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M3 BHO is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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