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N5 BNG

2016 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,862 mi
Last recorded42,862 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Porsche Boxster22,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 BNG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 42,862 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 42,412 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 41,208 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 38,076 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 36,881 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 36,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 35,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 34,412 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 32,043 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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N5 BNG is a 2016 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 22,629 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 N5 BNG, 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 10 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N5 BNG registered?

N5 BNG is a 2016 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 June 2016.

Is N5 BNG safe to buy?

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