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DC05 BPE

2005 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,462 mi
Last recorded62,462 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BPE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 62,462 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2026 62,451 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 61,411 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 58,564 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 57,187 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 55,796 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 55,796 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 54,807 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 54,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 52,696 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 52,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 50,278 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 50,278 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 47,553 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,080 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 38,726 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 36,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 34,072 miles

exhaust rear clamps deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,548 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 30,548 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 23,923 miles

both front tyres badly perished, but not showning canvas

Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,911 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 15,928 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008

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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DC05 BPE is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 53,703 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 DC05 BPE, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC05 BPE registered?

DC05 BPE is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is DC05 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC05 BPE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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