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LX06 BUU

2006 Porsche Boxster S

Black Petrol 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,609 mi
Last recorded111,609 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster S44,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 BUU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster S
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,179cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 111,609 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 105,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipes before flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper link pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fork arms slight play

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front coffin arm center bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner coffin arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 102,854 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 101,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 101,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 99,388 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 99,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 97,158 miles

Front and rear brake discs ,are scored ,pitted ,corroded.

Rear tyres wearing low .

Pass 13 Jan 2020 95,696 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake discs are corroded & worn

Pass 14 Jan 2019 93,483 miles

Both front brake discs inner faces ,corroded, pitted ,scored.

Nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 16 Jan 2018 90,810 miles

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 11 Jan 2018 90,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2017 87,175 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 85,365 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 81,246 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,590 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,221 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,985 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 46,042 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,557 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,712 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster S?

Based on 3,062 MOT tests across 383 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
1,846
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
383
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 80
brake disc excessively pitted 62
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 26
position lamp(s) not working 24
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 24
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LX06 BUU is a 2006 Porsche Boxster S in Black with a 2,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Boxster S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 44,856 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 Boxster S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX06 BUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster S typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Porsche Boxster S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LX06 BUU registered?

LX06 BUU is a 2006 Porsche Boxster S, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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