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L8 BMG

1999 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,866 mi
Last recorded65,866 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 BMG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 65,866 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 64,377 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 62,835 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 61,203 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 59,350 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,716 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 56,441 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 54,423 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside wiper smearing

Pass 24 Oct 2017 52,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 50,400 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 47,943 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 45,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 42,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,966 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 36,509 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,582 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,884 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,924 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 25,465 miles

offside + nearside rear tyres tread worn uneven offside rear close to minimum legal

Pass 26 Oct 2006 23,597 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 22,868 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 22,868 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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L8 BMG is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,340 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 L8 BMG, 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 27 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L8 BMG registered?

L8 BMG is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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