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BXZ 996

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,089 mi
Last recorded58,089 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXZ 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 58,089 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 56,966 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 55,188 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 54,350 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 54,332 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 18 Apr 2019 53,808 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 53,070 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes starting to corrode on bends, (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 May 2017 52,832 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 52,830 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded back plate and caliper pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,499 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 51,945 miles

all brake pipes need cleaning and protecting as are starting to corrode at fixing points in general

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake could be better,

Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/side front tyre wearing centre tread,

rear tyres wearing thin at centres of tread,

Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,137 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,773 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,409 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,928 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 35,927 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,110 miles

offside front and nearside front tyre treads are close to limit

Pass 26 Apr 2008 12,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 12,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 10,830 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 10,598 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 May 2006 8,982 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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BXZ 996 is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 56,599 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BXZ 996, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BXZ 996 is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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