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Y799 BMS

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,361 mi
Last recorded55,361 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 BMS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 55,361 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 54,649 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 54,329 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 53,729 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,188 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 52,230 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 50,687 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 50,547 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

both front tyres waering on inside edge.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 47,308 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,939 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,774 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,357 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 34,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2007 30,014 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,658 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 25,642 miles

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

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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Y799 BMS is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,004 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 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y799 BMS, 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 25 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y799 BMS registered?

Y799 BMS is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y799 BMS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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