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Porsche Boxster

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 3,179 cc

W5 BHPMOT history

W5 BHP is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 4 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

W5 BHP black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
82,119 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 BHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 BHP was last recorded at 82,119 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Apr 2016: 54,463 miles, lower than 79,821 miles on 16 Jun 2015.

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
81,247 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
872 miles
Average per year
3,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,119 miles
  • 2025 – 81,247 miles
  • 2024 – 80,500 miles
  • 2023 – 78,259 miles
  • 2022 – 76,276 miles
  • 2021 – 73,917 miles
  • 2020 – 71,605 miles
  • 2019 – 67,080 miles
  • 2018 – 62,979 miles
  • 2017 – 57,848 miles
  • 2016 – 54,463 miles
  • 2015 – 79,821 miles
  • 2012 – 78,792 miles
  • 2011 – 47,601 miles
  • 2010 – 45,041 miles
  • 2009 – 29,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,119 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strong Advise, inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryStrong Advise Fuel cap seal cracked

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.

  • Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner pad surface

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust clamp fractured but still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,119 miles (+872)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    82,119 miles
    Test number
    218040939659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strong Advise, inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryStrong Advise Fuel cap seal cracked

  2. Pass81,247 miles (+747)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    81,247 miles
    Test number
    315065099303
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass80,500 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    80,500 miles
    Test number
    392848464589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,259 miles (+1,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    78,259 miles
    Test number
    647895604245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside silencer clamp fractured system still secure

  5. Pass76,276 miles (+2,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,276 miles
    Test number
    990712154790
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak coolant stains on offside front pipes
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp deteriorated

  6. Pass73,917 miles (+2,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    73,917 miles
    Test number
    186671125566
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp deteriorated

  7. Pass71,605 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    71,605 miles
    Test number
    492339575289
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner pad surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp fractured but still secure

  8. Fail71,562 miles (+4,482)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,562 miles
    Test number
    255779157174
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner pad surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp fractured but still secure

  9. Pass67,080 miles (+4,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    67,080 miles
    Test number
    929071839574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres near wear bars

  10. Pass62,979 miles (+5,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,979 miles
    Test number
    899509459031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to crack/perish

  11. Pass57,848 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,848 miles
    Test number
    848861128792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,812 miles (+3,349)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,812 miles
    Test number
    791438992846
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

  13. Pass54,463 miles (-25,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,463 miles
    Test number
    216980114396
    • 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)

  14. Pass79,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,821 miles
    Test number
    329147565165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,821 miles (+1,029)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,821 miles
    Test number
    338367865171
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass78,792 miles (+31,191)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,792 miles
    Test number
    675133162279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,601 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,601 miles
    Test number
    759465151269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,041 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,041 miles
    Test number
    501707360289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,973 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,973 miles
    Test number
    902941330218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,970 miles (+15,147)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,970 miles
    Test number
    593292020253
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass29,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,823 miles
    Test number
    530013639107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 BHP

Does W5 BHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 BHP is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 BHP?
The MOT on W5 BHP is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 BHP done?
W5 BHP was recorded at 82,119 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 3,055 miles a year.
Has W5 BHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 BHP has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on W5 BHP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W5 BHP find?
W5 BHP passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise, inner face; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, and 2 more.

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