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BG05 OVW

2005 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,791 mi
Last recorded61,791 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 OVW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 61,791 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 61,296 miles

Entire underbody coated in underseal covering many testable items including suspension components and brake pipes

Fail 20 Aug 2024 61,296 miles

Entire underbody coated in underseal covering many testable items including suspension components and brake pipes

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 61,267 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 61,129 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 61,128 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 61,124 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 61,121 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 61,091 miles

under side of vehicle covered in sealant

Pass 6 Mar 2015 61,058 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 61,020 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 60,851 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 59,361 miles

Both front tyre treads perished,

Pass 8 Nov 2010 57,839 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 55,112 miles

rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

slight play in both rear hub areas

slight play in nearside and offside front steering arm areas

Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,558 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 42,239 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BG05 OVW is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BG05 OVW, 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.

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What year was BG05 OVW registered?

BG05 OVW is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BG05 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 OVW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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