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BU05 XWP

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,961 mi
Last recorded82,961 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XWP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2025 82,961 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 82,035 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2024 81,967 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 81,612 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 81,020 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2021 80,528 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 79,335 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,583 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 77,929 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 74,211 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 74,210 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 62,760 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,080 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,408 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,572 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 40,560 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 37,594 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,947 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,457 miles

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

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

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

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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BU05 XWP is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 53,703 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 BU05 XWP, 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 21 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 BU05 XWP registered?

BU05 XWP is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is BU05 XWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 XWP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU05 XWP have outstanding finance?

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