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Porsche 911

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 3,600 cc

222 BSMOT history

222 BS is a red petrol Porsche 911 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

222 BS red Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,838 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
222 BS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

222 BS was last recorded at 89,838 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,852 miles · 20 May 2024
Between the last two tests
986 miles
Average per year
1,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,838 miles
  • 2024 – 88,852 miles
  • 2022 – 88,254 miles
  • 2021 – 87,944 miles
  • 2020 – 87,192 miles
  • 2019 – 86,635 miles
  • 2018 – 86,158 miles
  • 2017 – 84,680 miles
  • 2016 – 82,808 miles
  • 2015 – 80,666 miles
  • 2014 – 78,781 miles
  • 2013 – 76,946 miles
  • 2012 – 75,998 miles
  • 2011 – 74,639 miles
  • 2010 – 73,326 miles
  • 2009 – 72,548 miles
  • 2007 – 72,346 miles
  • 2006 – 68,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,838 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • NSR + OSR brake back plates loose

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR + OSR

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,838 miles (+986)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,838 miles
    Test number
    681146055271
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass88,852 miles (+91)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    88,852 miles
    Test number
    710405071205
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR + OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSR + OSR brake back plates loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail88,761 miles (+507)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,761 miles
    Test number
    369109827434
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR + OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSR + OSR brake back plates loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,254 miles (+310)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,254 miles
    Test number
    275965651150
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR + OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNSR + OSR brake back plates loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,944 miles (+752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,944 miles
    Test number
    515124702513
    • AdvisoryNSR + OSR brake back plates loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,192 miles (+557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    87,192 miles
    Test number
    545901105620
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,635 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,635 miles
    Test number
    655906387544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,630 miles (+472)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,630 miles
    Test number
    583199716007
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass86,158 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,158 miles
    Test number
    667829757414
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre soft
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail86,119 miles (+1,439)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,119 miles
    Test number
    344296334785
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre soft
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass84,680 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,680 miles
    Test number
    105021925308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,808 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,808 miles
    Test number
    537781165216
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake sticky
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail82,808 miles (+2,142)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,808 miles
    Test number
    365777027422
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake sticky
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass80,666 miles (+1,885)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,666 miles
    Test number
    198796475079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight under body corrosion

  15. Pass78,781 miles (+1,835)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,781 miles
    Test number
    559197784049
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass76,946 miles (+104)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    76,946 miles
    Test number
    308388473091
    • NoteBoth front tyres have 2-3 mm of tread left wearing on edges and tread cracked
    • NoteNearside front fog light not workinhg

  17. Fail76,842 miles (+844)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,842 miles
    Test number
    358464973030
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have 2-3 mm of tread left wearing on edges and tread cracked
    • NoteNearside front fog light not workinhg
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow

  18. Pass75,998 miles (+1,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,998 miles
    Test number
    285228682012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail74,639 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,639 miles
    Test number
    285115401175
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass74,639 miles (+1,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,639 miles
    Test number
    878175901183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass73,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,326 miles
    Test number
    633154660026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,326 miles (+778)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,326 miles
    Test number
    550674460090
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass72,548 miles (+202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    72,548 miles
    Test number
    274394019032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass72,346 miles (+3,796)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    72,346 miles
    Test number
    222892747254
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass68,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    68,550 miles
    Test number
    713013176047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 222 BS

What vehicle is registration 222 BS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 222 BS on a red petrol Porsche 911 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 222 BS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 222 BS is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 222 BS?
The MOT on 222 BS is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 222 BS done?
222 BS was recorded at 89,838 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 1,066 miles a year.
Has 222 BS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 222 BS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2024.
Has the mileage on 222 BS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 222 BS find?
222 BS passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded; oil leak, but not excessive; shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock absorbers corroded.

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