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Porsche Boxster

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,179 cc

L5 BXOMOT history

L5 BXO is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 15 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 101,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

L5 BXO black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
101,698 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BXO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BXO was last recorded at 101,698 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,945 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
753 miles
Average per year
3,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,698 miles
  • 2025 – 100,945 miles
  • 2024 – 99,103 miles
  • 2023 – 97,344 miles
  • 2022 – 94,558 miles
  • 2021 – 94,227 miles
  • 2020 – 94,136 miles
  • 2019 – 93,840 miles
  • 2018 – 93,776 miles
  • 2017 – 93,469 miles
  • 2016 – 92,981 miles
  • 2014 – 91,575 miles
  • 2013 – 85,109 miles
  • 2012 – 72,294 miles
  • 2011 – 63,143 miles
  • 2010 – 53,017 miles
  • 2009 – 47,878 miles
  • 2008 – 34,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,698 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,698 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    101,698 miles
    Test number
    459334163574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,945 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    100,945 miles
    Test number
    936160200344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail100,911 miles (+950)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,911 miles
    Test number
    591406476459
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass99,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    99,961 miles
    Test number
    541255639187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,931 miles (+828)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,931 miles
    Test number
    215524956238
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass99,103 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    99,103 miles
    Test number
    423397135722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,344 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    97,344 miles
    Test number
    660733313183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,558 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    94,558 miles
    Test number
    501186985889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,227 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    94,227 miles
    Test number
    670835341823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,136 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    94,136 miles
    Test number
    505785236881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,840 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,840 miles
    Test number
    943531147650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,776 miles (+307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,776 miles
    Test number
    202718514811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass93,469 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,469 miles
    Test number
    637292238213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,462 miles (+481)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,462 miles
    Test number
    339615066777
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass92,981 miles (+1,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,981 miles
    Test number
    172788686492
    • AdvisoryFront axle tread on limit for wear

  16. Pass91,575 miles (+6,466)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,575 miles
    Test number
    206126274406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,109 miles (+40)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,109 miles
    Test number
    585831223142
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc worn and corroded

  18. Fail85,069 miles (+12,775)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,069 miles
    Test number
    905157213117
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc worn and corroded

  19. Pass72,294 miles (+9,151)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,294 miles
    Test number
    519613342123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,143 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    63,143 miles
    Test number
    485497911190
    • 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)

  21. Fail63,029 miles (+10,012)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,029 miles
    Test number
    696911811154
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  22. Pass53,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,017 miles
    Test number
    270527330139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. FailMileage not read1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    601028270086
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front upper top suspension mounts corroded
    • NoteO/S/F tyre inner edge worn

  24. Pass47,878 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,878 miles
    Test number
    632544939089
    • 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)

  25. Fail47,878 miles (+12,990)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,878 miles
    Test number
    412163939099
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  26. Pass34,888 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,888 miles
    Test number
    652354018013
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges and cords nearly showing

Questions about L5 BXO

Does L5 BXO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BXO is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 BXO?
The MOT on L5 BXO is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 BXO done?
L5 BXO was recorded at 101,698 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 3,563 miles a year.
Has L5 BXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BXO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 BXO 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 L5 BXO find?
L5 BXO passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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