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BFZ 996

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

77,174 mi
Last recorded77,174 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 77,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 77,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 74,485 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 73,505 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 72,790 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 71,053 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 70,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 69,348 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 67,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 67,768 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 67,196 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 63,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear marks! pirelle p zero 285/30 zr18 93y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 63,866 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear marks! pirelle p zero 285/30 zr18 93y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 59,898 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 59,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 57,684 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 54,383 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2014 50,911 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 47,509 miles

engine oil is low

Fail 6 Dec 2013 47,509 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine oil is low

Pass 10 Dec 2012 44,192 miles

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

cut to nearside rear tyre wall

Fail 10 Dec 2012 44,192 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

cut to nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 10 Dec 2011 41,296 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,637 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 37,637 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 31,815 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres excessivly worn on inner edge - suggest replacement

slight surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 29 Dec 2008 30,407 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 30,407 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 26,477 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,583 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 996 is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

Across all 2003 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 56,599 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 996, 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 23 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BFZ 996 registered?

BFZ 996 is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is BFZ 996 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFZ 996 shows 30 tests with a 76.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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