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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 3,179 cc

R16 BXRMOT history

R16 BXR is a grey petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 14 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 82,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

R16 BXR grey Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
82,386 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 BXR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 BXR was last recorded at 82,386 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,540 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
846 miles
Average per year
3,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,386 miles
  • 2025 – 81,540 miles
  • 2024 – 80,746 miles
  • 2023 – 76,431 miles
  • 2022 – 72,923 miles
  • 2021 – 71,414 miles
  • 2019 – 69,903 miles
  • 2017 – 67,956 miles
  • 2016 – 67,956 miles
  • 2015 – 66,184 miles
  • 2014 – 64,522 miles
  • 2013 – 61,946 miles
  • 2012 – 59,383 miles
  • 2011 – 56,453 miles
  • 2010 – 45,607 miles
  • 2009 – 39,121 miles
  • 2008 – 25,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,386 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,386 miles (+846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    82,386 miles
    Test number
    428487116917
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass81,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    81,540 miles
    Test number
    686814151086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail81,540 miles (+794)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,540 miles
    Test number
    392870577363
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass80,746 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    80,746 miles
    Test number
    918386393262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,733 miles (+4,302)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,733 miles
    Test number
    280136012931
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass76,431 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    76,431 miles
    Test number
    451208987509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,262 miles (+3,339)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    76,262 miles
    Test number
    316667140356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,923 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    72,923 miles
    Test number
    586185753536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,414 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,414 miles
    Test number
    378564349537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,413 miles (+1,510)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,413 miles
    Test number
    746039440177
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass69,903 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,903 miles
    Test number
    631618137989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,956 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,956 miles
    Test number
    267690252977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust 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 very worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail67,956 miles (+1,772)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,956 miles
    Test number
    321062860637
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust 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 very worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass66,184 miles (+1,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,184 miles
    Test number
    194255762254
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres scrubbing on inner edge

  15. Pass64,522 miles (+2,576)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    64,522 miles
    Test number
    426269334487
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass61,946 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,946 miles
    Test number
    427827953399
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail61,942 miles (+2,559)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,942 miles
    Test number
    379662153354
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass59,383 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    59,383 miles
    Test number
    175893842397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,453 miles (+10,846)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    56,453 miles
    Test number
    289507541337
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted and corroded

  20. Pass45,607 miles (+6,486)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    45,607 miles
    Test number
    671489840362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,121 miles
    Test number
    850761759329
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail39,121 miles (+5,831)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,121 miles
    Test number
    502338049394
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass33,290 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,290 miles
    Test number
    392922929025
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail33,286 miles (+7,559)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,286 miles
    Test number
    280669419065
    • DangerousFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass25,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,727 miles
    Test number
    470773128074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 BXR

Does R16 BXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 BXR is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 BXR?
The MOT on R16 BXR is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 BXR done?
R16 BXR was recorded at 82,386 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 3,076 miles a year.
Has R16 BXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 BXR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 BXR 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 R16 BXR find?
R16 BXR passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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