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BH05 RAE

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,868 mi
Last recorded117,868 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH05 RAE
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 117,868 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 117,868 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 115,855 miles

Fuel tank securing straps corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 113,664 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 111,360 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 111,360 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 108,576 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 108,576 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2020 107,175 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 107,175 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 104,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes across calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light unit damp inside

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 104,979 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes across calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light unit damp inside

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 102,250 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 99,151 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 99,151 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 94,531 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 90,493 miles

front brake pads approching wear indicators

slight play in front tie rods

Pass 17 May 2014 87,689 miles

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

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

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

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

centre propshaft rubber mounting badly deteriorated/vibration

offside rear seatbelt not fully checked-childseat fitted

offside rear tail lamp assembly condensated

Fail 17 May 2014 87,689 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

centre propshaft rubber mounting badly deteriorated/vibration

offside rear seatbelt not fully checked-childseat fitted

offside rear tail lamp assembly condensated

Pass 17 May 2013 84,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 75,828 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 69,236 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 69,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Outer side walls of front tyres damaged

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,406 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,846 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 33,195 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 33,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BH05 RAE is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 82,723 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 BH05 RAE, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BH05 RAE is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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