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Porsche Boxster

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 3,200 cc

S23 BRMMOT history

S23 BRM is a grey petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 23 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

S23 BRM grey Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
122,887 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 BRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 BRM was last recorded at 122,887 miles on 7 May 2026, 2,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,682 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,205 miles
Average per year
4,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,887 miles
  • 2025 – 120,682 miles
  • 2024 – 116,895 miles
  • 2022 – 112,305 miles
  • 2020 – 108,938 miles
  • 2019 – 107,612 miles
  • 2018 – 103,787 miles
  • 2017 – 100,935 miles
  • 2016 – 97,348 miles
  • 2015 – 92,716 miles
  • 2014 – 90,680 miles
  • 2013 – 87,106 miles
  • 2009 – 64,276 miles
  • 2008 – 59,600 miles
  • 2006 – 45,799 miles
  • 2005 – 36,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,887 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,887 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    122,887 miles
    Test number
    343526746143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail122,887 miles (+2,205)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,887 miles
    Test number
    685020918937
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass120,682 miles (+3,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    120,682 miles
    Test number
    598497887650
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass116,895 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    116,895 miles
    Test number
    501995694341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail116,893 miles (+4,588)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,893 miles
    Test number
    495806551667
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass112,305 miles (+3,367)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,305 miles
    Test number
    599699897281
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass108,938 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,938 miles
    Test number
    444307385336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,612 miles (+3,825)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,612 miles
    Test number
    787256277946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,787 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,787 miles
    Test number
    340834078157
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail103,750 miles (+2,815)7 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,750 miles
    Test number
    731309822625
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and covers split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn <D> bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass100,935 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    100,935 miles
    Test number
    924104031150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail100,935 miles (+3,587)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,935 miles
    Test number
    830645822866
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass97,348 miles (+4,632)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,348 miles
    Test number
    918128459852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,716 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    92,716 miles
    Test number
    778875805276
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail92,716 miles (+2,036)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,716 miles
    Test number
    629495205255
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass90,680 miles (+3,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    90,680 miles
    Test number
    498694034216
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass87,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,106 miles
    Test number
    259370913203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  18. Fail87,106 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,106 miles
    Test number
    936380013229
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  19. Pass130,316 km (+118,537)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    130,316 km
    Test number
    565441661039
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake disks are pitted on inner face

  20. Pass11,779 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    11,779 km
    Test number
    493537750016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,276 miles (+4,676)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    64,276 miles
    Test number
    434600199022
    • NoteOffside rear inner drive shaft boot split
    • NoteWater return pipe dented near offside front jacking point

  22. Pass59,600 miles (+13,801)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,600 miles
    Test number
    802106368040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,799 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    45,799 miles
    Test number
    312462656308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s/rear c/v boot split

  24. Fail45,799 miles (+9,027)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,799 miles
    Test number
    563542556315
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s/rear c/v boot split

  25. Pass36,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    36,772 miles
    Test number
    112459935302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 BRM

Does S23 BRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 BRM is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 BRM?
The MOT on S23 BRM is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 BRM done?
S23 BRM was recorded at 122,887 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 4,217 miles a year.
Has S23 BRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 BRM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 BRM 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 S23 BRM find?
S23 BRM passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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