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D3 BBM

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,001 mi
Last recorded111,001 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 BBM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 111,001 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted restricting view of components

Fail 17 Jul 2025 111,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect front and rear number plates incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted restricting view of components

Pass 18 Jul 2024 106,899 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 18 Jul 2024 106,899 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Jun 2023 103,275 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside and offside front shock absorbers corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers corroded

nearside and offside upper shock mount bushes splitting slightly

Fail 23 May 2023 103,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded off brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join to catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside and offside front shock absorbers corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers corroded

rear exhaust system corroded in areas

Pass 3 Mar 2020 101,791 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 101,754 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 99,861 miles

both front tyres tread getting low

Fail 27 Nov 2018 99,861 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres tread getting low

exhaust clam broke and tail pipe loose

Pass 9 Nov 2017 95,642 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 3 Jan 2017 88,884 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 83,093 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 79,248 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 75,378 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 70,980 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 65,851 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 60,185 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 52,906 miles

Front and rear number plates

Rear exhaust box sleeved joints . The securing clamps corroded away

Pass 7 Jul 2008 48,154 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 40,364 miles

Both front tyres worn low

Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,920 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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D3 BBM is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 58,432 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 D3 BBM, 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 23 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D3 BBM is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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