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Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L8 BMGMOT history

L8 BMG is a yellow petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 23 of 23 MOT tests, with 67,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L8 BMG yellow Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
67,275 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
23 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 BMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 BMG was last recorded at 67,275 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,866 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,409 miles
Average per year
2,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,275 miles
  • 2025 – 65,866 miles
  • 2024 – 64,377 miles
  • 2023 – 62,835 miles
  • 2022 – 61,203 miles
  • 2021 – 59,350 miles
  • 2020 – 57,716 miles
  • 2019 – 56,441 miles
  • 2018 – 54,423 miles
  • 2017 – 52,526 miles
  • 2016 – 50,400 miles
  • 2015 – 47,943 miles
  • 2014 – 45,361 miles
  • 2013 – 42,424 miles
  • 2012 – 39,966 miles
  • 2011 – 36,509 miles
  • 2010 – 33,582 miles
  • 2009 – 30,884 miles
  • 2008 – 27,924 miles
  • 2007 – 25,465 miles
  • 2006 – 23,597 miles
  • 2005 – 22,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,275 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,275 miles (+1,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    67,275 miles
    Test number
    372435070014
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass65,866 miles (+1,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    65,866 miles
    Test number
    921094993480
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass64,377 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    64,377 miles
    Test number
    153904817251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,835 miles (+1,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,835 miles
    Test number
    199764548485
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass61,203 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,203 miles
    Test number
    188655977022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,350 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,350 miles
    Test number
    177080579781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,716 miles (+1,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,716 miles
    Test number
    644038577895
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass56,441 miles (+2,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,441 miles
    Test number
    782166059156
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass54,423 miles (+1,897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,423 miles
    Test number
    957058066051
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper smearing
  10. Pass52,526 miles (+2,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,526 miles
    Test number
    355215272855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass50,400 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,400 miles
    Test number
    250885276216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,943 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,943 miles
    Test number
    390731249569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,361 miles (+2,937)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,361 miles
    Test number
    205265894265
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass42,424 miles (+2,458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,424 miles
    Test number
    389767293280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass39,966 miles (+3,457)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,966 miles
    Test number
    347156092285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,509 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,509 miles
    Test number
    926827991283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,582 miles (+2,698)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,582 miles
    Test number
    883298490285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,884 miles (+2,960)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,884 miles
    Test number
    700660809392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,924 miles (+2,459)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,924 miles
    Test number
    684538198253
    • 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)
  20. Pass25,465 miles (+1,868)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,465 miles
    Test number
    741288797218
    • NoteOffside + nearside rear tyres tread worn uneven offside rear close to minimum legal
  21. Pass23,597 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,597 miles
    Test number
    504129096279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    22,868 miles
    Test number
    710031705381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    22,868 miles
    Test number
    472761405390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 BMG

Does L8 BMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 BMG is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 BMG?
The MOT on L8 BMG is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 BMG done?
L8 BMG was recorded at 67,275 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 2,119 miles a year.
Has L8 BMG ever failed its MOT?
No. L8 BMG has passed all 23 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L8 BMG 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 L8 BMG find?
L8 BMG passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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