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LX56 BZB

2006 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,555 mi
Last recorded53,555 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 BZB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 53,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 52,483 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 51,341 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 49,904 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 49,903 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 48,337 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 47,034 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,667 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 44,361 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 42,588 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 42,588 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear number plate lamp insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2016 40,778 miles

Both front wishbone centre bushes have slight play

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

Front brake discs are woorn and lipped

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear tyre has a nail in the centre

Oil leak

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Aug 2016 40,777 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front wishbone centre bushes have slight play

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

Front brake discs are woorn and lipped

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear tyre has a nail in the centre

Oil leak

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,589 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn and lipped

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 33,110 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 30,012 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,184 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 27,184 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre 2 nails

offside rear tyre 3 nails

Pass 27 Aug 2011 25,253 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2011 23,277 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak from Engine/gearbox joint area, suspect rear main seal

Fail 4 Feb 2011 23,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak from Engine/gearbox joint area, suspect rear main seal

Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,320 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 21,127 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,967 miles

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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LX56 BZB is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 46,650 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 LX56 BZB, 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 20 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LX56 BZB registered?

LX56 BZB is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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