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WU55 BWD

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,577 mi
Last recorded52,577 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 BWD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 52,577 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 51,604 miles

Front tyres 10 years old, rear tyres 7 and 8 years old respectively.

Pass 29 May 2024 50,869 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 49,956 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 49,363 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 49,352 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 48,691 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 46,733 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 45,903 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 29 Sep 2017 45,207 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 42,263 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,794 miles

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 30 Aug 2014 38,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,186 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,962 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 27,391 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 25,278 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,228 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 21,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion in o/s an n/s inner front disc brakes

Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,628 miles

both front brake discs slight surface corrosion inside face

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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WU55 BWD is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 49,844 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU55 BWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU55 BWD registered?

WU55 BWD is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is WU55 BWD safe to buy?

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