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BFZ 911

1985 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

100,344 mi
Last recorded100,344 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Porsche 91199,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 911
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 100,344 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 99,724 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 98,953 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 98,226 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 98,224 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 97,872 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 97,462 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 97,235 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 97,002 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 96,908 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 96,829 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 96,634 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 96,377 miles

na headlight aim on low limits

Pass 13 Jan 2014 96,049 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 95,878 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,565 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 95,012 miles

ns front floor damaged /

Pass 11 Jan 2010 94,301 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 93,609 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 93,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf floor damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2008 93,206 miles

nsf floor damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2007 92,483 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006

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

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 911 is a 1985 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 BFZ 911, 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 911 registered?

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

Is BFZ 911 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFZ 911 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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