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LX56 BWY

2006 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,219 mi
Last recorded49,219 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayenne78,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 BWY
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 49,219 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 41,041 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 32,621 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 30,002 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 30,000 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 28,055 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 28,055 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 25,795 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 25,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 21,407 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 19,372 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 16,956 miles

Near side front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 16,895 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 14,793 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 14,708 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2009 11,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne?

Based on 388,697 MOT tests across 42,208 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,478
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
42,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,217
Headlamp aim too high 2,528
Registration plate lamp not working 1,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,711
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,701
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LX56 BWY is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 78,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX56 BWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX56 BWY registered?

LX56 BWY is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is LX56 BWY safe to buy?

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