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C5 GSM

2012 Porsche Panamera

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,271 mi
Last recorded136,271 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Panamera60,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 GSM
MakePorsche
ModelPanamera
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 136,271 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 120,458 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 106,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 106,425 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 90,077 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Nov 2021 70,878 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 56,331 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 52,030 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn and pad wear warning is on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs, inner faces worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn and pad wear warning is on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 49,171 miles

Brake Pad Worn, Message On Dash

Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,262 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,514 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 28,514 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Porsche Panamera?

Based on 63,443 MOT tests across 8,713 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
5,840
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
8,713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 380
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 203
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C5 GSM is a 2012 Porsche Panamera in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Panamera models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 60,543 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 Panamera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 GSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Panamera typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Porsche Panamera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C5 GSM is a 2012 Porsche Panamera, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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