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Porsche 911

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,400 cc

C5 BSBMOT history

C5 BSB is a black petrol Porsche 911 first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

C5 BSB black Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
119,020 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 BSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 BSB was last recorded at 119,020 miles on 7 May 2026, 2,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,186 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,834 miles
Average per year
3,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,020 miles
  • 2025 – 116,186 miles
  • 2024 – 115,296 miles
  • 2023 – 114,755 miles
  • 2022 – 114,212 miles
  • 2021 – 113,500 miles
  • 2020 – 111,811 miles
  • 2019 – 105,159 miles
  • 2018 – 98,426 miles
  • 2017 – 97,405 miles
  • 2016 – 96,924 miles
  • 2015 – 94,716 miles
  • 2014 – 84,737 miles
  • 2013 – 80,897 miles
  • 2012 – 76,219 miles
  • 2011 – 70,891 miles
  • 2010 – 68,557 miles
  • 2009 – 65,878 miles
  • 2008 – 62,332 miles
  • 2007 – 53,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,020 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Front brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,020 miles (+2,834)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    119,020 miles
    Test number
    711205098111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,186 miles (+890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    116,186 miles
    Test number
    165949154253
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass115,296 miles (+541)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,296 miles
    Test number
    994993752269
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass114,755 miles (+543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,755 miles
    Test number
    610458110851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass114,212 miles (+712)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,212 miles
    Test number
    895302902806
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded

  6. Pass113,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    113,500 miles
    Test number
    315609631365
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  7. Fail113,500 miles (+1,689)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,500 miles
    Test number
    528736818774
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  8. Pass111,811 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,811 miles
    Test number
    263228992096
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail111,811 miles (+6,652)4 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,811 miles
    Test number
    371767231791
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass105,159 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,159 miles
    Test number
    103578148241
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail105,159 miles (+6,733)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,159 miles
    Test number
    656390842474
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass98,426 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,426 miles
    Test number
    910341717621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,405 miles
    Test number
    451959781261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,405 miles (+481)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,405 miles
    Test number
    548085455611
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass96,924 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,924 miles
    Test number
    826656345757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,716 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,716 miles
    Test number
    686893165008
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail94,708 miles (+9,971)7 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,708 miles
    Test number
    637128455094
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass84,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,737 miles
    Test number
    289178354003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,737 miles (+3,840)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,737 miles
    Test number
    245196254088
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass80,897 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,897 miles
    Test number
    978236343081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,896 miles (+4,677)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,896 miles
    Test number
    795832843038
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass76,219 miles (+5,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,219 miles
    Test number
    548845842024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass70,891 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    70,891 miles
    Test number
    135433341458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,557 miles (+2,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,557 miles
    Test number
    373120550095
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass65,878 miles (+3,546)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    65,878 miles
    Test number
    853455159074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNo reverse lights

  26. Pass62,332 miles (+8,839)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,332 miles
    Test number
    721428528159
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth outer sills have cosmetic covers and cant see condition of sills,
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle has plastic covers

  27. Pass53,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,493 miles
    Test number
    862495227113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 BSB

Does C5 BSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 BSB is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 BSB?
The MOT on C5 BSB is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 BSB done?
C5 BSB was recorded at 119,020 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 3,448 miles a year.
Has C5 BSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 BSB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on C5 BSB 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 C5 BSB find?
C5 BSB passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear oil leak, but not excessive.

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