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W3 BSX

2009 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,799 mi
Last recorded49,799 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Porsche Boxster42,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 BSX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 49,799 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 48,420 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 47,473 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))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 46,399 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 44,947 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 43,429 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 40,901 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 40,901 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 38,952 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 36,963 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 35,114 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 32,722 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2014 30,683 miles

oil leak around engine bay.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 30,683 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)

oil leak around engine bay.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 25,615 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 20,867 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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W3 BSX is a 2009 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 42,000 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 W3 BSX, 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 17 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W3 BSX registered?

W3 BSX is a 2009 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 January 2009.

Is W3 BSX safe to buy?

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