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K55 BWB

2001 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,130 mi
Last recorded90,130 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 BWB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 90,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 89,747 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 88,490 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 88,476 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 87,246 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 87,246 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 85,927 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake pipe close to front shocker but not rubbing

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake pipe close to front shocker but not rubbing

Fail 13 Oct 2020 85,047 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 84,239 miles

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

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

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

body and engine covers on obscuring some components

Fail 3 Oct 2019 84,239 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

body and engine covers on obscuring some components

brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Oct 2018 83,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

body and engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Oct 2018 83,041 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

body and engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Oct 2017 81,963 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2017 81,957 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 80,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 77,406 miles

Offside Headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 23 Oct 2014 74,567 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 64,876 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 64,698 miles

surface corrosion on all inner surfaces of brake discs

surface corrosion on both front brake pipes to flexibles

surface corrosion on main front to rear brake pipes

Fail 26 Mar 2012 64,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion on all inner surfaces of brake discs

surface corrosion on both front brake pipes to flexibles

surface corrosion on main front to rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Mar 2011 58,415 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 58,412 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 54,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 48,330 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,329 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 39,911 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 39,911 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 34,273 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K55 BWB is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,004 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 K55 BWB, 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 25 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K55 BWB is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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