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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,196 cc

V12 BJBMOT history

V12 BJB is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 17 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 56,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

V12 BJB blue Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
56,016 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 BJB
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
17 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 BJB was last recorded at 56,016 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,648 miles · 25 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
368 miles
Average per year
1,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,016 miles
  • 2025 – 55,648 miles
  • 2024 – 55,621 miles
  • 2023 – 55,264 miles
  • 2022 – 52,230 miles
  • 2021 – 50,421 miles
  • 2020 – 49,639 miles
  • 2019 – 48,445 miles
  • 2018 – 47,312 miles
  • 2017 – 46,059 miles
  • 2016 – 44,785 miles
  • 2015 – 43,011 miles
  • 2014 – 40,307 miles
  • 2013 – 38,403 miles
  • 2012 – 34,655 miles
  • 2011 – 32,159 miles
  • 2010 – 29,452 miles
  • 2009 – 27,131 miles
  • 2008 – 24,267 miles
  • 2007 – 20,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,016 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,016 miles (+368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    56,016 miles
    Test number
    253530336640
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass55,648 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    55,648 miles
    Test number
    916549958749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,621 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    55,621 miles
    Test number
    638706273598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,264 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    55,264 miles
    Test number
    402161851691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,230 miles (+1,809)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    52,230 miles
    Test number
    773164364562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,421 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    50,421 miles
    Test number
    220454549492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    49,639 miles
    Test number
    967739743346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail49,639 miles (+1,194)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,639 miles
    Test number
    298571163448
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass48,445 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,445 miles
    Test number
    722430719368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,312 miles (+1,253)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,312 miles
    Test number
    381637821328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,059 miles (+1,274)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,059 miles
    Test number
    982543404335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,785 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,785 miles
    Test number
    520512677403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,011 miles (+2,704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,011 miles
    Test number
    257852885004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  14. Pass40,307 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,307 miles
    Test number
    239534904146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,403 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,403 miles
    Test number
    169500043101
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
  16. Pass38,403 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,403 miles
    Test number
    729500243176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,248 miles (+3,593)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,248 miles
    Test number
    168457033018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,655 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,655 miles
    Test number
    196820942067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,159 miles
    Test number
    758253231053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,159 miles (+2,707)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,159 miles
    Test number
    906213131048
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  21. Fail29,452 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,452 miles
    Test number
    362210840080
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear wheels have slight play
  22. Pass29,452 miles (+2,321)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    29,452 miles
    Test number
    733080440089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear wheels have slight play
  23. Pass27,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,131 miles
    Test number
    731808409039
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  24. Fail27,131 miles (+2,864)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,131 miles
    Test number
    211168609002
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass24,267 miles (+3,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,267 miles
    Test number
    581863208054
    • 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)
  26. Pass20,705 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,705 miles
    Test number
    221532817058
    • NoteRear tyres on 2mm mark

Questions about V12 BJB

Does V12 BJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 BJB is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 BJB?
The MOT on V12 BJB is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 BJB done?
V12 BJB was recorded at 56,016 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 1,844 miles a year.
Has V12 BJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 BJB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2020.
Has the mileage on V12 BJB 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 V12 BJB find?
V12 BJB passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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