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GX05 BMO

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,051 mi
Last recorded48,051 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 BMO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 48,051 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 45,673 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 43,723 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 42,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifolds (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2022 41,873 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2021 41,141 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 41,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 40,469 miles

Front Brake disc's a heavily corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 39,622 miles

Nearside Front head lamp cover getting hazed

all brake discs inner surfaces heavily scored

rear luggage compartment will not open

Pass 25 May 2018 38,443 miles

All brake discs are heavily scored on the inner side

Pass 16 May 2017 37,076 miles

All brake discs are scored on the inner side

Pass 18 May 2016 35,845 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 34,369 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

wear on inner and outer edge front tyres

Pass 30 May 2014 32,610 miles

ALL tyres cracking around side walls

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 May 2013 31,189 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 May 2013 31,189 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 May 2012 29,928 miles

front number plate cracked

rear indicators slightly white

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,473 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,982 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,054 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 17,415 miles

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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GX05 BMO is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 GX05 BMO, 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.

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What year was GX05 BMO registered?

GX05 BMO is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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