Porsche Boxster
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,687 cc
L13 BGWMOT history
L13 BGW is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 103,710 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 103,710 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,911 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 BGW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- Boxster
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,687 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 BGW was last recorded at 103,710 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Oct 2009: 25,129 miles, lower than 40,383 miles on 28 Oct 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 103,709 miles · 13 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,911 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,710 miles
- 2025 – 96,523 miles
- 2024 – 89,868 miles
- 2023 – 87,256 miles
- 2022 – 83,869 miles
- 2021 – 79,141 miles
- 2020 – 74,942 miles
- 2019 – 66,349 miles
- 2017 – 59,922 miles
- 2016 – 57,883 miles
- 2015 – 55,919 miles
- 2014 – 53,643 miles
- 2013 – 51,287 miles
- 2012 – 45,298 miles
- 2011 – 34,236 miles
- 2010 – 31,516 miles
- 2009 – 25,129 miles
- 2008 – 40,383 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,710 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryUndertrays fittedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
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.
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front brake disc's worn to edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Grease around nearside rear outer cv boot
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Minor play to both front anti-roll bar D bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear brake disc's worn to edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,710 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 103,710 miles
- Test number
- 787253568803
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail103,709 miles (+7,186)3 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,709 miles
- Test number
- 927126622711
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35*19 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/35*19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced LED (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass96,523 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 96,523 miles
- Test number
- 169811317258
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront brake disc's worn to edges
- AdvisoryGrease around nearside rear outer cv boot
- AdvisoryMinor play to both front anti-roll bar D bushes
- AdvisoryRear brake disc's worn to edges
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted throughout
Fail96,520 miles (+6,652)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,520 miles
- Test number
- 156901891314
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to inner edge [235/35r19] (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront brake disc's worn to edges
- AdvisoryGrease around nearside rear outer cv boot
- AdvisoryMinor play to both front anti-roll bar D bushes
- AdvisoryRear brake disc's worn to edges
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted throughout
Pass89,868 miles (+50)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 89,868 miles
- Test number
- 861118087943
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail89,818 miles (+2,562)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,818 miles
- Test number
- 412045296535
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40*19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass87,256 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 87,256 miles
- Test number
- 942098274270
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail87,252 miles (+3,383)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,252 miles
- Test number
- 525638135576
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass83,869 miles (+4,728)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 83,869 miles
- Test number
- 568015084072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,141 miles (+24)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 79,141 miles
- Test number
- 626676487064
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
Fail79,117 miles (+4,175)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,117 miles
- Test number
- 890416862369
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass74,942 miles (+8,593)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 74,942 miles
- Test number
- 197252389107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,349 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 66,349 miles
- Test number
- 934911041479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,333 miles (+6,411)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,333 miles
- Test number
- 949825739824
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 265/35/19 (ZR) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass59,922 miles (+1,160)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 59,922 miles
- Test number
- 536651518765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,762 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 58,762 miles
- Test number
- 773901248487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,762 miles (+879)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,762 miles
- Test number
- 923045017977
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass57,883 miles (+1,964)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 57,883 miles
- Test number
- 841052306599
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,919 miles (+2,276)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 55,919 miles
- Test number
- 525508955028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,643 miles (+2,356)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 53,643 miles
- Test number
- 438293064069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,287 miles (+5,989)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 51,287 miles
- Test number
- 639949573032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,298 miles (+11,062)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 45,298 miles
- Test number
- 457358652113
- NoteRear tyres wearing slightly on inside edges
Pass34,236 miles (+2,720)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 34,236 miles
- Test number
- 475193451160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,516 miles (+6,387)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 31,516 miles
- Test number
- 834009490265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,129 miles (-15,254)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 25,129 miles
- Test number
- 141669199280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,383 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 40,383 miles
- Test number
- 824992608309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,626 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 18,626 miles
- Test number
- 101722908365
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
Questions about L13 BGW
- Does L13 BGW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 BGW is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L13 BGW?
- The MOT on L13 BGW is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L13 BGW done?
- L13 BGW was recorded at 103,710 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 4,911 miles a year.
- Has L13 BGW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 BGW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L13 BGW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L13 BGW find?
- L13 BGW passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 5 more.
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