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D5 BXL

2008 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,508 mi
Last recorded38,508 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 BXL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 38,508 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 36,380 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 34,363 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 32,591 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 32,591 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 30,232 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 28,700 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 28,065 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 25,543 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 25,543 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 22,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 19,632 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 16,043 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 12,325 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 9,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 8,553 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 7,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 5,573 miles

limited inspection of underside carried out due to extensive underbody covers

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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D5 BXL is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 43,747 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 D5 BXL, 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 18 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D5 BXL registered?

D5 BXL is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is D5 BXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 BXL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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