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BG 7290

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,374 mi
Last recorded74,374 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG 7290
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 74,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 70,821 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 68,034 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts around tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 68,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts around tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 65,717 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 63,729 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 61,207 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 56,298 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 17 Apr 2019 56,281 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

engine oil on minimum

Pass 17 Apr 2018 54,271 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2017 52,773 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,463 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 50,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front nail in front tyre

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 50,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front nail in front tyre

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 43,299 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2014 36,341 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both exhaust manifold output flanges have heavily corroded bolts requiring replacement.

rear disc cooling drillings blocked

Fail 10 Feb 2014 36,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear disc cooling drillings blocked

Pass 15 Feb 2013 30,170 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 24,281 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 24,281 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 17,790 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 17,753 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 17,586 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 13,445 miles

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

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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BG 7290 is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 49,844 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 BG 7290, 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 21 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG 7290 registered?

BG 7290 is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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