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Porsche 911

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,596 cc

BN 196MOT history

BN 196 is a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 37,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

BN 196 blue Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
37,298 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BN 196
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BN 196 was last recorded at 37,298 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 1,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,048 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,250 miles
Average per year
1,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,298 miles
  • 2025 – 36,048 miles
  • 2024 – 35,403 miles
  • 2023 – 35,308 miles
  • 2022 – 35,162 miles
  • 2021 – 34,859 miles
  • 2020 – 34,645 miles
  • 2019 – 34,401 miles
  • 2018 – 33,850 miles
  • 2017 – 32,237 miles
  • 2016 – 31,402 miles
  • 2015 – 30,025 miles
  • 2014 – 28,312 miles
  • 2013 – 26,915 miles
  • 2012 – 25,240 miles
  • 2011 – 23,783 miles
  • 2010 – 22,246 miles
  • 2009 – 19,370 miles
  • 2008 – 16,883 miles
  • 2007 – 13,172 miles
  • 2006 – 9,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,298 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side inner faces are corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side lower arm bushes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front suspension legs corroding

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Power steering ferrule split

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus o/side pipes to callipers are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,298 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    37,298 miles
    Test number
    802250556256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,048 miles (+645)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    36,048 miles
    Test number
    769067552191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side inner faces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus o/side pipes to callipers are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter casings of front shocks are corroded

  3. Pass35,403 miles (+95)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    35,403 miles
    Test number
    176277468800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side inner faces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus o/side pipes to callipers are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front plus o/side front shocks outer casings are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side inner faces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass35,308 miles (+146)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    35,308 miles
    Test number
    260849043891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side inner faces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to calliper is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers are corroded

  5. Pass35,162 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    35,162 miles
    Test number
    153971001814
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront coffin arm bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront suspension legs corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust nuts and bolts corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering ferrule split

  6. Fail35,160 miles (+301)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,160 miles
    Test number
    842708648964
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront coffin arm bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront suspension legs corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust nuts and bolts corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering ferrule split

  7. Pass34,859 miles (+214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    34,859 miles
    Test number
    813567559144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side inner faces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus o/side pipes between hoes and calliper are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks outers are corroded

  8. Pass34,645 miles (+244)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    34,645 miles
    Test number
    248934648051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side inner faces are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers are corroded at the bottom of the leg

  9. Pass34,401 miles (+551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    34,401 miles
    Test number
    746456492489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face is worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to calliper is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face is worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass33,850 miles (+1,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,850 miles
    Test number
    969683092112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus o/side on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus o/side on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass32,237 miles (+835)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,237 miles
    Test number
    578517245020
    • AdvisoryFront both shockers have corrosion to the bottom section
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inner face
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded on inner face
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has high travel need's looking at could need adjustment
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  12. Pass31,402 miles (+1,377)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,402 miles
    Test number
    150526813720
    • DangerousFront discs lipped and badly corroded on inside
    • DangerousRear discs badly corroded on the inside
    • AdvisoryFront suspension legs corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe to caliper corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust nuts and bolts and clamps corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber splitting
    • AdvisoryOil leak on o/s cam cover and n/s chain tensioner washer
    • AdvisoryPower steering ferrule split
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

  13. Pass30,025 miles (+1,713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,025 miles
    Test number
    413989536389
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass28,312 miles (+1,397)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    28,312 miles
    Test number
    819709754282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing close to legal requirment

  15. Pass26,915 miles (+1,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,915 miles
    Test number
    485253253292
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass25,240 miles (+1,457)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    25,240 miles
    Test number
    388348582160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,783 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    23,783 miles
    Test number
    539466261134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,246 miles (+2,876)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    22,246 miles
    Test number
    754392180151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass19,370 miles (+2,487)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    19,370 miles
    Test number
    801918489141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass16,883 miles (+3,711)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,883 miles
    Test number
    964308898115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,172 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    13,172 miles
    Test number
    833621507258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    9,489 miles
    Test number
    250112806281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BN 196

What vehicle is registration BN 196 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BN 196 on a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 1 Sept 2002. 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 BN 196 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BN 196 is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on BN 196?
The MOT on BN 196 is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BN 196 done?
BN 196 was recorded at 37,298 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 1,382 miles a year.
Has BN 196 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BN 196 has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on BN 196 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 BN 196 find?
BN 196 passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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