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L111 BST

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,851 mi
Last recorded43,851 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 BST
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 43,851 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 43,736 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 43,573 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 43,211 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 42,395 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 40,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 40,007 miles

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

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 39,028 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 37,518 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 34,059 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 29,159 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 26,368 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 21,881 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 17,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 17,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Oct 2010 14,888 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 11 Dec 2009 13,353 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 10,689 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 9,199 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 9,199 miles

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

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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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L111 BST is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 49,844 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 L111 BST, 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 21 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L111 BST is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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