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Jaguar XK8

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

K8 BCAMOT history

K8 BCA is a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
119,003 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 BCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 BCA was last recorded at 119,003 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 4,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,430 miles · 22 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,573 miles
Average per year
3,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,003 miles
  • 2024 – 114,430 miles
  • 2023 – 112,205 miles
  • 2022 – 110,552 miles
  • 2021 – 106,824 miles
  • 2020 – 104,894 miles
  • 2019 – 103,389 miles
  • 2018 – 100,258 miles
  • 2017 – 97,759 miles
  • 2016 – 96,106 miles
  • 2015 – 91,863 miles
  • 2014 – 89,801 miles
  • 2013 – 87,304 miles
  • 2012 – 84,077 miles
  • 2011 – 81,548 miles
  • 2009 – 80,289 miles
  • 2008 – 77,616 miles
  • 2007 – 66,880 miles
  • 2006 – 58,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,003 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,003 miles (+4,573)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    119,003 miles
    Test number
    325025739127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,430 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,430 miles
    Test number
    421821493987
    • AdvisoryAdvanced corrosion to Metal brake pipes front and rear
    • AdvisoryAdvanced corrosion to rear upper fuel pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body sill panel corrosion not with in a prescribed area of vehicle

  3. Fail114,386 miles (+2,181)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,386 miles
    Test number
    334628316075
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre wall small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass112,205 miles (+1,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,205 miles
    Test number
    171845723583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass110,552 miles (+178)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    110,552 miles
    Test number
    198878884979
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail110,374 miles (+3,550)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,374 miles
    Test number
    343561600307
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,824 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    106,824 miles
    Test number
    409073906509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Fail106,816 miles (+1,922)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,816 miles
    Test number
    657787050427
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting area floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting area floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,894 miles (+1,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,894 miles
    Test number
    799032516143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass103,389 miles (+3,131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    103,389 miles
    Test number
    679396254919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass100,258 miles (+2,499)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,258 miles
    Test number
    138765041786
    • AdvisoryBoth front floor pans starting to corrode.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside and Nearside top suspension arm bushes starting to wear.
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner wing corroded.

  12. Pass97,759 miles (+1,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,759 miles
    Test number
    118310863029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components

  13. Pass96,106 miles (+98)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,106 miles
    Test number
    815488575591
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside rear closing sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear chassis starting to corrode

  14. Fail96,008 miles (+4,145)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,008 miles
    Test number
    926404380682
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, needs changing now (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside rear closing sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear chassis starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  15. Pass91,863 miles (+2,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,863 miles
    Test number
    336381665078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass89,801 miles (+2,497)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    89,801 miles
    Test number
    328407264080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside headlight aim on upper limit
    • NoteSlight water damage to rear registration plate

  17. Pass87,304 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,304 miles
    Test number
    245487563048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play on n/s & o/s rear hub assembleys

  18. Fail87,304 miles (+3,227)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,304 miles
    Test number
    358667963047
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play on n/s & o/s rear hub assembleys

  19. Pass84,077 miles (+2,529)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,077 miles
    Test number
    576250682083
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn heavily on outer edge
    • NoteDampness around steering rack
    • NoteRear floors and rear inner sills starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight play both rear wheel bearings
    • NoteSlight play in both front steering systems

  20. Pass81,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    81,548 miles
    Test number
    188241641027
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail81,548 miles (+1,259)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,548 miles
    Test number
    119370041004
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass80,289 miles (+2,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    80,289 miles
    Test number
    323224059257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass77,616 miles (+10,736)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    77,616 miles
    Test number
    312094258266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,880 miles (+8,040)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    66,880 miles
    Test number
    984321577206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass58,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    58,840 miles
    Test number
    650843336282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 BCA

Does K8 BCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 BCA expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 BCA?
The MOT on K8 BCA expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 BCA done?
K8 BCA was recorded at 119,003 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 3,170 miles a year.
Has K8 BCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 BCA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on K8 BCA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K8 BCA find?
K8 BCA passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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