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D893 BMV

1987 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,633 mi
Last recorded85,633 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche 91195,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD893 BMV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 85,633 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 85,633 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 85,633 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 85,633 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 85,633 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 85,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 85,633 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 85,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 85,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 85,428 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 85,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 85,107 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 84,727 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 84,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 83,210 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 82,438 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear cv boot leaking

Fail 27 May 2010 82,438 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear cv boot leaking

Fail 1 May 2009 81,426 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 81,426 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 80,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 80,326 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 10 Aug 2006 78,597 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 78,597 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D893 BMV is a 1987 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1987 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 95,992 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 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D893 BMV, 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 39 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D893 BMV registered?

D893 BMV is a 1987 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 February 1987.

Is D893 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D893 BMV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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