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J23 BNS

2012 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,208 mi
Last recorded53,208 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche 91133,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 BNS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 53,208 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 52,047 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 49,144 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 48,299 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 44,348 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 42,121 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 40,474 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 38,686 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 38,661 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 33,996 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 29,626 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 24,778 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 18,278 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 18,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 11,540 miles

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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J23 BNS is a 2012 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 33,764 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 J23 BNS, 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 14 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J23 BNS registered?

J23 BNS is a 2012 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is J23 BNS safe to buy?

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