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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,196 cc

S8 BGLMOT history

S8 BGL is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 29 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 53,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

S8 BGL blue Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
53,820 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 BGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 BGL was last recorded at 53,820 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 1,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
52,769 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,051 miles
Average per year
1,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,820 miles
  • 2025 – 52,769 miles
  • 2024 – 51,721 miles
  • 2023 – 50,540 miles
  • 2022 – 49,066 miles
  • 2021 – 47,771 miles
  • 2020 – 46,541 miles
  • 2019 – 44,727 miles
  • 2018 – 44,303 miles
  • 2017 – 42,851 miles
  • 2016 – 40,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,820 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,820 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    53,820 miles
    Test number
    774262203601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,769 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    52,769 miles
    Test number
    811061724073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,721 miles (+1,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    51,721 miles
    Test number
    741312173731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass50,540 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    50,540 miles
    Test number
    847302040648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,066 miles (+1,295)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    49,066 miles
    Test number
    914675266013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,771 miles (+1,230)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    47,771 miles
    Test number
    433765974619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass46,541 miles (+1,814)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    46,541 miles
    Test number
    202145892436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted restricting component inspection
  8. Pass44,727 miles (+424)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,727 miles
    Test number
    380603914075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine cover restricting inspection of components
  9. Pass44,303 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,303 miles
    Test number
    519591304928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,851 miles (+2,756)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,851 miles
    Test number
    773230115681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,095 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,095 miles
    Test number
    248679944533
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  12. Fail40,094 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,094 miles
    Test number
    423596870129
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about S8 BGL

Does S8 BGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 BGL is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 BGL?
The MOT on S8 BGL is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 BGL done?
S8 BGL was recorded at 53,820 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 1,365 miles a year.
Has S8 BGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 BGL has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on S8 BGL 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 S8 BGL find?
S8 BGL passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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