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BU04 NBM

2004 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,344 mi
Last recorded98,344 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 NBM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 98,344 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 98,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 97,705 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 96,740 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 95,684 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 93,801 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 91,320 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 88,126 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 88,126 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 84,995 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 82,498 miles

exhust heat shields corroded and rattle.

Pass 11 May 2007 78,482 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 78,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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BU04 NBM is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 55,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 NBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 NBM registered?

BU04 NBM is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is BU04 NBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 NBM 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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