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BX05 WLZ

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,739 mi
Last recorded20,739 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 WLZ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 20,739 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 20,415 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 20,386 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 20,104 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 19,491 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 19,078 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 18,746 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 18,514 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 18,497 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 18,497 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 18,482 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 18,234 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 17,981 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 17,191 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 16,954 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 16,002 miles

A/C dye visable from offside front condensor.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 14,122 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 12,694 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 11,015 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre perrished in tread

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre perrished in tread

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre perrished in tread

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre perrished in tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2007 10,431 miles

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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BX05 WLZ is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BX05 WLZ, 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.

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What year was BX05 WLZ registered?

BX05 WLZ is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is BX05 WLZ safe to buy?

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