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LX56 BXY

2006 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,571 mi
Last recorded86,571 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 BXY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 86,571 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 86,571 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 85,878 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 83,873 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 81,642 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 79,596 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 77,007 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,183 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 70,959 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 70,931 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,196 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,025 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 58,932 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,113 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 40,578 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres wearing thin

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall out of shape

Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,578 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall out of shape

Pass 28 Aug 2012 37,066 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,971 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,614 miles

slight wear in n/s rack knuckle joint

Pass 16 Oct 2009 27,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 27,815 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LX56 BXY is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 51,281 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX56 BXY, 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 20 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LX56 BXY registered?

LX56 BXY is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is LX56 BXY safe to buy?

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