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KB51 BGU

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

64,977 mi
Last recorded64,977 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 BGU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 64,977 miles

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 6 Jan 2026 64,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear reversing lamp not working

Pass 30 May 2024 64,136 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 64,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 62,951 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 62,947 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 60,415 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 57,663 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 87,199 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 87,192 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 84,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 May 2018 84,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 84,448 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 84,027 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 84,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 83,168 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 83,168 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 81,528 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate bracket broken

Fail 30 Oct 2013 81,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate bracket broken

Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,776 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 72,769 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,039 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,477 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2008 34,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,998 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 31,283 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 31,283 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,190 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 27,190 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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KB51 BGU is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 KB51 BGU, 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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KB51 BGU is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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