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BFZ 225

1985 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

171,424 mi
Last recorded171,424 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 225
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 171,424 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 170,136 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 170,102 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Nov 2021 169,285 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

offside front fog light inoperative

Pass 10 Nov 2020 168,229 miles

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

corrosion and hole on upper inner sill

Fail 6 Nov 2020 168,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion and hole on upper inner sill

Pass 11 Nov 2019 165,590 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 156,255 miles

Handbrake performance poor, offside .

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 151,633 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 151,632 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 147,165 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 146,747 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 146,004 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 146,600 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2014 145,513 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 143,816 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 143,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 142,554 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 141,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 141,215 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 139,543 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 135,996 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 135,972 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 132,746 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 132,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 131,519 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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BFZ 225 is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1985 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 99,183 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 BFZ 225, 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 41 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFZ 225 registered?

BFZ 225 is a 1985 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is BFZ 225 safe to buy?

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