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BG05 OWB

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

85,265 mi
Last recorded85,265 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 OWB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 85,265 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 84,804 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 84,148 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 84,143 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 83,775 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 83,766 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excessive brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake lever inoperative seized (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 83,421 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,055 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 82,657 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 81,721 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 80,474 miles

Rear Drive shaft play

Fail 3 Aug 2017 80,473 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft play

Pass 3 Aug 2016 78,928 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear suspension play

Fail 2 Aug 2016 78,928 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush BUSH (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside and nearside rear suspension play

Pass 4 Aug 2015 74,544 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 74,544 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,427 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 66,675 miles

Corrosion to steering U/J

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 66,675 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Corrosion to steering U/J

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 64,310 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 64,310 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 63,728 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 61,317 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 61,315 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,029 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 61,026 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,252 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 56,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,017 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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BG05 OWB is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BG05 OWB, 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 OWB registered?

BG05 OWB is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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