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BG53 GTS

2012 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,719 mi
Last recorded104,719 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Cayenne69,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 GTS
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 104,719 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 93,479 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 79,625 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 75,466 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2022 67,971 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 62,695 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald around outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 52,876 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2019 45,705 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 38,551 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 36,383 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 36,383 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 32,888 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 32,888 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 28,534 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne?

Based on 388,697 MOT tests across 42,208 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,478
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
42,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,217
Headlamp aim too high 2,528
Registration plate lamp not working 1,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,711
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,701
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BG53 GTS is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 69,751 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 Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG53 GTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG53 GTS registered?

BG53 GTS is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is BG53 GTS safe to buy?

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