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V8 BWU

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

155,300 mi
Last recorded155,300 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 BWU
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 155,300 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 150,515 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 143,445 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 138,040 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 134,525 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 130,984 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 124,769 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 119,543 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 111,493 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 103,985 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 102,102 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 98,401 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 95,311 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 95,311 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2012 91,050 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 89,392 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 89,236 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 88,429 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 58,255 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 58,237 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,900 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 34,900 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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V8 BWU is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 81,817 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V8 BWU, 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 23 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 BWU registered?

V8 BWU is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 22 November 2003.

Is V8 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 BWU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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