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S500 BXR

2006 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,396 mi
Last recorded57,396 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 BXR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 57,396 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2024 56,434 miles

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak coolant hose ()

Pass 1 Nov 2023 55,039 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 53,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 52,815 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 52,815 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 51,755 miles

fuel cap seal slight perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2019 50,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fuel cap seal slight deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2019 50,394 miles

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

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fuel cap seal slight deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,287 miles

Nearside Front Outer outer edge of tyre signs of material separation marked in yellow

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer outer edge of tyre signs of material separation marked in yellow

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner inner edge of tyre wearing thin

Offside Rear Outer outer edge of tyre signs of material separation marked in yellow / tyre wearing thin inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2017 46,605 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 45,656 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 41,629 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 31,300 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 23,141 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 22,491 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 21,117 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 17,564 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 13,744 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 13,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 9,143 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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S500 BXR is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S500 BXR, 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 S500 BXR registered?

S500 BXR is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 29 January 2006.

Is S500 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 BXR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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