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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T542 BGTMOT history

T542 BGT is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 30,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
30,269 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T542 BGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T542 BGT was last recorded at 30,269 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,248 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,269 miles
  • 2025 – 30,248 miles
  • 2024 – 30,189 miles
  • 2020 – 30,180 miles
  • 2019 – 30,089 miles
  • 2018 – 30,079 miles
  • 2017 – 29,890 miles
  • 2016 – 27,676 miles
  • 2015 – 27,373 miles
  • 2014 – 27,305 miles
  • 2013 – 27,137 miles
  • 2012 – 26,898 miles
  • 2011 – 26,561 miles
  • 2010 – 26,344 miles
  • 2009 – 25,770 miles
  • 2008 – 24,814 miles
  • 2007 – 23,199 miles
  • 2006 – 21,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,269 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,269 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    30,269 miles
    Test number
    280434807394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass30,248 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    30,248 miles
    Test number
    909435263977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass30,189 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    30,189 miles
    Test number
    471481146581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass30,180 miles (+91)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    30,180 miles
    Test number
    575045676250
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass30,089 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    30,089 miles
    Test number
    288078650190
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass30,079 miles (+189)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    30,079 miles
    Test number
    247307972522
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass29,890 miles (+2,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    29,890 miles
    Test number
    249373444419
    • AdvisoryOil leak oil filter
  8. Pass27,676 miles (+201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    27,676 miles
    Test number
    894898390628
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  9. Fail27,475 miles (+74)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,475 miles
    Test number
    689177155221
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass27,401 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    27,401 miles
    Test number
    902037718241
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass27,373 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    27,373 miles
    Test number
    309730145196
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass27,305 miles (+168)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,305 miles
    Test number
    869120344171
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass27,137 miles (+239)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,137 miles
    Test number
    245912043198
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass26,898 miles (+337)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    26,898 miles
    Test number
    979624842186
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass26,561 miles (+217)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,561 miles
    Test number
    798787341121
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass26,344 miles (+574)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,344 miles
    Test number
    514954940106
    • NoteSlight movement on front brake gauges and dark marks on inner discs
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f a/r/b link joint
  17. Fail25,770 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,770 miles
    Test number
    130127549109
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
  18. Pass25,770 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    25,770 miles
    Test number
    740767349104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,814 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,814 miles
    Test number
    280689248191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  20. Fail24,804 miles (+1,605)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,804 miles
    Test number
    373028148161
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  21. Pass23,199 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,199 miles
    Test number
    953722947149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,183 miles (+1,801)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,183 miles
    Test number
    814211347166
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass21,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,382 miles
    Test number
    230702146164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T542 BGT

Does T542 BGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T542 BGT is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T542 BGT?
The MOT on T542 BGT is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T542 BGT done?
T542 BGT was recorded at 30,269 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 440 miles a year.
Has T542 BGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T542 BGT has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on T542 BGT 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 T542 BGT find?
T542 BGT passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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