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Porsche 911

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,600 cc

K55 BWBMOT history

K55 BWB is a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 25 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 90,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

K55 BWB blue Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
90,531 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 BWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

K55 BWB was last recorded at 90,531 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,130 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
401 miles
Average per year
2,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,531 miles
  • 2025 – 90,130 miles
  • 2024 – 89,747 miles
  • 2023 – 88,490 miles
  • 2022 – 87,246 miles
  • 2021 – 85,927 miles
  • 2020 – 85,047 miles
  • 2019 – 84,239 miles
  • 2018 – 83,041 miles
  • 2017 – 81,963 miles
  • 2016 – 80,692 miles
  • 2015 – 77,406 miles
  • 2014 – 74,567 miles
  • 2013 – 71,503 miles
  • 2012 – 64,876 miles
  • 2011 – 58,415 miles
  • 2010 – 54,223 miles
  • 2008 – 48,330 miles
  • 2007 – 41,329 miles
  • 2005 – 34,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail90,531 miles
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorCentral Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Horn not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe coated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail90,531 miles (+401)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,531 miles
    Test number
    897639192000
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,130 miles (+383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    90,130 miles
    Test number
    734309293822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass89,747 miles (+1,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    89,747 miles
    Test number
    884392807085
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass88,490 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,490 miles
    Test number
    885105326185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,476 miles (+1,230)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,476 miles
    Test number
    273093683069
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,246 miles
    Test number
    112086605304
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe coated. (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail87,246 miles (+1,319)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,246 miles
    Test number
    681719344122
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe coated. (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass85,927 miles (+880)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,927 miles
    Test number
    435197685875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,047 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,047 miles
    Test number
    875161840301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe close to front shocker but not rubbing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe close to front shocker but not rubbing

  10. Fail85,047 miles (+808)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,047 miles
    Test number
    581132192419
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass84,239 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,239 miles
    Test number
    143279062754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBody and engine covers on obscuring some components

  12. Fail84,239 miles (+1,198)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,239 miles
    Test number
    855798259196
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBody and engine covers on obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  13. Pass83,041 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,041 miles
    Test number
    904891623381
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody and engine trays fitted obscuring some components

  14. Fail83,041 miles (+1,078)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,041 miles
    Test number
    560734565955
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody and engine trays fitted obscuring some components

  15. Pass81,963 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,963 miles
    Test number
    934886086404
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs corroded

  16. Fail81,957 miles (+1,265)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,957 miles
    Test number
    597587014925
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs corroded

  17. Pass80,692 miles (+3,286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,692 miles
    Test number
    737533420217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass77,406 miles (+2,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,406 miles
    Test number
    946295350162
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp beam pattern poor

  19. Pass74,567 miles (+3,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,567 miles
    Test number
    589946294282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass71,503 miles (+6,627)10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,503 miles
    Test number
    329856473429
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass64,876 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,876 miles
    Test number
    838816692216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,698 miles (+86)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,698 miles
    Test number
    526865792017
    • NoteSurface corrosion on all inner surfaces of brake discs
    • NoteSurface corrosion on both front brake pipes to flexibles
    • NoteSurface corrosion on main front to rear brake pipes

  23. Fail64,612 miles (+6,197)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,612 miles
    Test number
    478366682000
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSurface corrosion on all inner surfaces of brake discs
    • NoteSurface corrosion on both front brake pipes to flexibles
    • NoteSurface corrosion on main front to rear brake pipes

  24. Pass58,415 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,415 miles
    Test number
    848829281019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,412 miles (+4,189)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,412 miles
    Test number
    327258181087
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  26. Pass54,223 miles (+5,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    54,223 miles
    Test number
    730239110026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass48,330 miles (+7,001)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    48,330 miles
    Test number
    823695958364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,329 miles (+1,418)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,329 miles
    Test number
    544300667203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass39,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,911 miles
    Test number
    851628167039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail39,911 miles (+5,638)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,911 miles
    Test number
    790677867078
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  31. Pass34,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    34,273 miles
    Test number
    924043345365
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about K55 BWB

Does K55 BWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 BWB is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K55 BWB?
The MOT on K55 BWB is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 BWB done?
K55 BWB was recorded at 90,531 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 2,694 miles a year.
Has K55 BWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 BWB has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K55 BWB 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 K55 BWB find?
K55 BWB failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects, 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: horn not working; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; central front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier, and 3 more.

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