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W5 BXR

2000 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,472 mi
Last recorded92,472 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 BXR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 92,472 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 91,340 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 91,338 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 90,126 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 86,932 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 86,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 82,652 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock/spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock/spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 81,767 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 80,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres inner edge wearing thin

Pass 21 Jun 2017 77,620 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 77,501 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 73,533 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 73,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 70,518 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 67,481 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 67,481 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 65,885 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,457 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 64,451 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 60,544 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 60,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 57,715 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 53,501 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 53,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 49,190 miles

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

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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W5 BXR is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2000 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 69,460 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 W5 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 26 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W5 BXR registered?

W5 BXR is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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