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B5 XST

2012 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,818 mi
Last recorded60,818 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 XST
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 60,818 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 59,604 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 51,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 42,728 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 40,365 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 38,699 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 36,291 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 32,341 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 27,655 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 24,959 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 20,824 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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B5 XST is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 32,408 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 XST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 XST registered?

B5 XST is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is B5 XST safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 XST shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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