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EU05 BUW

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

49,153 mi
Last recorded49,153 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 BUW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 49,153 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 48,883 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 48,503 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 48,257 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 47,611 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 47,325 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 46,995 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 46,494 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 45,788 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 45,380 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 43,733 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 41,426 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 35,358 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,665 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 24,680 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,680 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 21,683 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 20,005 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 18,249 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,033 miles

one fixing bolt on each registration plate is wrong colour for digit it is within,but does not change digit recognition & therefore is ok for MOT pass.

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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EU05 BUW is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 49,844 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU05 BUW, 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 21 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU05 BUW registered?

EU05 BUW is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is EU05 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 BUW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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