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BX05 WMV

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,756 mi
Last recorded128,756 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 WMV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 128,756 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 125,545 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 123,369 miles

all four tyres slightly cracked/perished

parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 25 Jan 2024 123,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all four tyres slightly cracked/perished

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 11 Oct 2022 121,507 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 119,872 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 117,831 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 115,346 miles

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

Front both front machphearson strut top mounts have slight side to side play when vehicle jacked up

Fail 19 Sep 2019 115,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both front machphearson strut top mounts have slight side to side play when vehicle jacked up

Pass 18 Sep 2018 111,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 106,608 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 106,506 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/40/r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/40/r18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 97,758 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 88,641 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight coolant smell when fan cuts in.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2012 50,735 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 50,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2011 45,620 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 45,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,585 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 33,388 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 33,313 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,058 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 WMV is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WMV, 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 WMV registered?

BX05 WMV is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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