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917 BBJ

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,639 mi
Last recorded41,639 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration917 BBJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 41,639 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 40,590 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 40,067 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 39,709 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 38,942 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 37,804 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 37,748 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 37,620 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 36,505 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 36,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread

Pass 13 Jul 2017 35,871 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread.

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 35,398 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 34,695 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 32,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 32,632 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 28,718 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 28,718 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 28,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 25,238 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 19,424 miles

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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917 BBJ is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 49,844 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 917 BBJ, 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 21 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 917 BBJ registered?

917 BBJ is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is 917 BBJ safe to buy?

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