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BLA 81A

2012 Porsche Panamera

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,225 mi
Last recorded78,225 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Panamera60,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLA 81A
MakePorsche
ModelPanamera
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 78,225 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 74,778 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 71,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [both sides ] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin [both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 71,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [both sides ] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin [both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 69,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 66,750 miles

all brake pads wearing thin

Fail 16 Sep 2021 66,750 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

all brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Sep 2020 64,943 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,865 miles

All brake pads low

All tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 26 Jun 2018 55,014 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 48,453 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 42,720 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,240 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Panamera?

Based on 63,443 MOT tests across 8,713 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
5,840
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
8,713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 380
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 203
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BLA 81A is a 2012 Porsche Panamera in Black with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Panamera models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 60,543 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 Panamera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BLA 81A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Panamera typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche Panamera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLA 81A registered?

BLA 81A is a 2012 Porsche Panamera, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is BLA 81A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLA 81A shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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