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B8 BXR

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,652 mi
Last recorded84,652 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 BXR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 84,652 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 84,634 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front direction indicator repeater intermittent fault

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 81,322 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 77,655 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side repeater leds defective (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 68,208 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 58,396 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped in several places (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 58,304 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped in several places (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 48,588 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 43,719 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 43,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 38,240 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 32,240 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 32,240 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 26,445 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,901 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 21,891 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 17,974 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,447 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 12,409 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 10,811 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 9,530 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 8,073 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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B8 BXR is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 53,703 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 Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 BXR, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B8 BXR registered?

B8 BXR is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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