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Porsche Boxster

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,480 cc

M5 LWEMOT history

M5 LWE is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 61,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2025.

M5 LWE blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2026
Mileage
61,625 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 LWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,480 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 LWE was last recorded at 61,625 miles on 16 Jul 2025, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Apr 2010: 55,281 miles, lower than 55,734 miles on 25 Apr 2009.
  • 4 Jul 2017: 59,999 miles, lower than 60,180 miles on 2 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
61,584 miles · 25 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
1,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,625 miles
  • 2024 – 61,584 miles
  • 2023 – 61,564 miles
  • 2022 – 61,441 miles
  • 2021 – 61,234 miles
  • 2019 – 60,997 miles
  • 2018 – 60,630 miles
  • 2017 – 59,999 miles
  • 2016 – 60,180 miles
  • 2015 – 59,915 miles
  • 2014 – 59,329 miles
  • 2013 – 58,417 miles
  • 2012 – 58,102 miles
  • 2011 – 56,778 miles
  • 2010 – 55,302 miles
  • 2009 – 55,734 miles
  • 2008 – 47,311 miles
  • 2007 – 42,494 miles
  • 2006 – 38,312 miles
  • 2005 – 34,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,625 miles
  • AdvisoryOil 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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass61,625 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    61,625 miles
    Test number
    640423999949
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass61,584 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    61,584 miles
    Test number
    788434483742
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass61,564 miles (+123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    61,564 miles
    Test number
    896685371214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass61,441 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    61,441 miles
    Test number
    965541400336
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail61,427 miles (+193)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,427 miles
    Test number
    748159429586
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass61,234 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,234 miles
    Test number
    602514340647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,231 miles (+234)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,231 miles
    Test number
    427330227727
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

  8. Pass60,997 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,997 miles
    Test number
    304126266433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,987 miles (+357)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,987 miles
    Test number
    620838358973
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass60,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,630 miles
    Test number
    321390854403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,630 miles (+631)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,630 miles
    Test number
    204065828885
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass59,999 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,999 miles
    Test number
    999884700093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  13. Fail59,999 miles (-181)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,999 miles
    Test number
    276271943711
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  14. Pass60,180 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,180 miles
    Test number
    383240640756
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhasut system rusty

  15. Fail60,180 miles (+265)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,180 miles
    Test number
    944639948598
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhasut system rusty

  16. Pass59,915 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,915 miles
    Test number
    457328585177
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail59,913 miles (+584)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,913 miles
    Test number
    295564885451
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass59,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,329 miles
    Test number
    129925474180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,329 miles (+912)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,329 miles
    Test number
    456694674135
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass58,417 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,417 miles
    Test number
    546426553103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail58,413 miles (+311)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,413 miles
    Test number
    429855253140
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass58,102 miles (+1,324)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,102 miles
    Test number
    205211052444
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass56,778 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,778 miles
    Test number
    627977041177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,774 miles (+1,472)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,774 miles
    Test number
    658870741127
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdv front shockabsorbers casings corroded
    • NoteAdv underside covered by large plastic panels

  25. Pass55,302 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,302 miles
    Test number
    973328720117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail55,281 miles (-453)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,281 miles
    Test number
    683104110178
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass55,734 miles (+8,423)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,734 miles
    Test number
    213195319167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass47,311 miles (+4,817)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,311 miles
    Test number
    263967508239
    • NoteCrack in front number plate
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s headlamp on lowest setting
    • NoteO/s/f ball joint creaking

  29. Pass42,494 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    42,494 miles
    Test number
    593083317236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail42,368 miles (+4,056)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,368 miles
    Test number
    182449807254
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  31. Pass38,312 miles (+3,332)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    38,312 miles
    Test number
    664669906251
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

  32. Pass34,980 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    34,980 miles
    Test number
    602401025282
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNail in o/s/r/tyre
    • NoteNuts and clamps on exhaust corroded

Questions about M5 LWE

Does M5 LWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 LWE expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 LWE?
The MOT on M5 LWE expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 LWE done?
M5 LWE was recorded at 61,625 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2025, an average of 1,337 miles a year.
Has M5 LWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 LWE has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on M5 LWE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M5 LWE find?
M5 LWE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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