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BJ55 LBE

2005 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

84,182 mi
Last recorded84,182 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 LBE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 84,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 81,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 79,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 78,963 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 74,968 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 73,143 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 71,396 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 66,963 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 63,418 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 57,129 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 53,367 miles

wear noted in o/s/f lower shocker bushes

wiper blade rubbers splitting

Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,677 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,368 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 40,590 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,419 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,034 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 31,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,096 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,255 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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BJ55 LBE is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BJ55 LBE, 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 BJ55 LBE registered?

BJ55 LBE is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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