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Porsche Boxster

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 3,179 cc

S5 BGSMOT history

S5 BGS is a grey petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 13 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2024.

S5 BGS grey Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2025
Mileage
93,343 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 BGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 BGS was last recorded at 93,343 miles on 13 Nov 2024, 1,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,991 miles · 7 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,352 miles
Average per year
1,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 93,343 miles
  • 2023 – 91,991 miles
  • 2022 – 91,498 miles
  • 2021 – 91,493 miles
  • 2020 – 91,345 miles
  • 2019 – 91,340 miles
  • 2018 – 91,189 miles
  • 2017 – 90,455 miles
  • 2016 – 89,664 miles
  • 2015 – 89,604 miles
  • 2014 – 89,457 miles
  • 2013 – 89,171 miles
  • 2012 – 88,935 miles
  • 2011 – 88,627 miles
  • 2010 – 86,976 miles
  • 2009 – 85,310 miles
  • 2007 – 80,964 miles
  • 2006 – 61,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,343 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flange nuts also corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryIgnition barrel faulty
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,343 miles (+1,352)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    93,343 miles
    Test number
    825474528715
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flange nuts also corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryIgnition barrel faulty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass91,991 miles (+493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    91,991 miles
    Test number
    947819829403
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorber casings corroded

  3. Pass91,498 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,498 miles
    Test number
    164478033691
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside - corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass91,493 miles (+148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,493 miles
    Test number
    581556062725
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass91,345 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,345 miles
    Test number
    225801968445
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass91,340 miles (+151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,340 miles
    Test number
    976704672633
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass91,189 miles (+734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,189 miles
    Test number
    361747985457
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass90,455 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,455 miles
    Test number
    986397708614
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail90,455 miles (+791)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,455 miles
    Test number
    506430966591
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass89,664 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    89,664 miles
    Test number
    298581657939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,604 miles (+147)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,604 miles
    Test number
    337483005201
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass89,457 miles (+286)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,457 miles
    Test number
    336457764146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Pass89,171 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,171 miles
    Test number
    288977993479
    • 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)

  14. Fail89,168 miles (+233)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,168 miles
    Test number
    227586193164
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  15. Pass88,935 miles (+308)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,935 miles
    Test number
    296994442456
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  16. Pass88,627 miles (+1,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,627 miles
    Test number
    585511831119
    • 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)

  17. Pass86,976 miles (+1,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    86,976 miles
    Test number
    370177920190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass85,310 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    85,310 miles
    Test number
    933793339184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,304 miles (+4,340)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,304 miles
    Test number
    983361239170
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth rear inner cv boots split

  20. Pass80,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    80,964 miles
    Test number
    301969337355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,964 miles (+19,715)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,964 miles
    Test number
    621858637381
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass61,249 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    61,249 miles
    Test number
    301601536377
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail61,249 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,249 miles
    Test number
    770741136305
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S5 BGS

Does S5 BGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 BGS expired on 12 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 BGS?
The MOT on S5 BGS expired on 12 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 BGS done?
S5 BGS was recorded at 93,343 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2024, an average of 1,787 miles a year.
Has S5 BGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 BGS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on S5 BGS 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 S5 BGS find?
S5 BGS passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange nuts also corroded; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded.; ignition barrel faulty, and 1 more.

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