CarVerify

Free Car Check

B5 CGW

1999 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,304 mi
Last recorded82,304 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Porsche 91175,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 CGW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 82,304 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 82,290 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 82,288 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 82,254 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 82,176 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 82,077 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 81,908 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 81,905 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front damper dust cover loose

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front damper corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 79,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 76,025 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 66,691 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,080 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 55,111 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 49,898 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 44,469 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 39,960 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,517 miles

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 10 Jun 2008 27,499 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 22,384 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 19,645 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 19,547 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces †n/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face

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
Full Porsche 911 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B5 CGW is a 1999 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1999 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 75,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B5 CGW, 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 27 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B5 CGW?

You can check the full history of B5 CGW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B5 CGW registered?

B5 CGW is a 1999 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 July 1999.

Is B5 CGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 CGW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B5 CGW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B5 CGW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.