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FJ57 BMU

2007 Porsche Cayman

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

110,652 mi
Last recorded110,652 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Porsche Cayman52,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 BMU
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 110,652 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 110,530 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 110,041 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 108,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 106,475 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play in steering rack inner joints - ( inner tie rod / tie bar - slight ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly - ( high reserve travel ) (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - ( nearside worn inside edge ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 106,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Play in steering rack inner joints - ( inner tie rod / tie bar - slight ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working - ( nearside dim ) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour - ( nearside slight ) (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly - ( high reserve travel ) (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - ( nearside worn inside edge ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release now normal attachments / correct level - ( adjusted at centre ) (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both - ( dim ) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 102,348 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 98,899 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 98,486 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 91,500 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 85,632 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,290 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 74,753 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 68,147 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s/f tyres wearing on edges perishing and cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2013 60,636 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2012 53,362 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,583 miles

Offside front tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2010 36,577 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman?

Based on 183,163 MOT tests across 18,218 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
3,060
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
18,218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,565
position lamp(s) not working 1,354
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 490
Headlamp aim too high 486
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FJ57 BMU is a 2007 Porsche Cayman in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2007 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 52,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ57 BMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayman typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ57 BMU is a 2007 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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