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PO51 BAM

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,819 mi
Last recorded113,819 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 BAM
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 113,819 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 113,806 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 112,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera from windscreen ()

Pass 10 Jan 2024 111,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 110,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread very low in the centre and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 110,099 miles

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire fuel tanks,mounting straps excessively corroded (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread very low in the centre and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 108,832 miles

Offside inner joint of the steering rack,slight play

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank mounting straps badly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 107,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn very low,just passing (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tanks,mounting straps corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2021 107,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn very low,just passing (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater not working both lamps (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

fuel tanks,mounting straps corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2020 106,217 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 106,214 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 97,049 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met, it appears your brakes require adjustment /repair

Pass 8 Jun 2018 96,872 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 82,135 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 74,506 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre rear seat belt plastic case missing

Pass 3 Mar 2014 68,488 miles

offside front tyre on tread limit,front brake discs showing corrosion and wear,corrosion showing on rear track control arms

Fail 3 Mar 2014 68,487 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre on tread limit,front brake discs showing corrosion and wear,corrosion showing on rear track control arms

Pass 28 Feb 2012 59,649 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 59,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,187 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 54,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 45,638 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,638 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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PO51 BAM is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 82,723 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 Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO51 BAM, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PO51 BAM is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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