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386 BMC

1997 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,220 mi
Last recorded84,220 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration386 BMC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 84,220 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 83,872 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2025 83,872 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 83,520 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 82,351 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 82,350 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 82,350 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 82,323 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 82,075 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 80,128 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 78,271 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,681 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 74,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 73,719 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 68,769 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 64,513 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 63,083 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 53,275 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 53,274 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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386 BMC is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,758 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 Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 386 BMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 29 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 386 BMC registered?

386 BMC is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is 386 BMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 386 BMC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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