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Porsche Boxster

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,179 cc

X56 BNHMOT history

X56 BNH is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

X56 BNH blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
83,397 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X56 BNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X56 BNH was last recorded at 83,397 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,397 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,397 miles
  • 2025 – 82,577 miles
  • 2024 – 81,779 miles
  • 2023 – 81,060 miles
  • 2022 – 80,204 miles
  • 2021 – 79,658 miles
  • 2020 – 79,526 miles
  • 2019 – 78,440 miles
  • 2017 – 75,138 miles
  • 2016 – 73,581 miles
  • 2015 – 68,604 miles
  • 2014 – 64,439 miles
  • 2013 – 54,527 miles
  • 2012 – 34,900 miles
  • 2011 – 30,713 miles
  • 2010 – 24,755 miles
  • 2009 – 19,844 miles
  • 2007 – 19,385 miles
  • 2006 – 18,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,397 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is worn on inner/outer edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySlight play in offside front shock absorberRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,397 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    83,397 miles
    Test number
    651643342693
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is worn on inner/outer edges
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front shock absorber

  2. Fail83,397 miles (+820)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,397 miles
    Test number
    446549556989
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear silencer joint clamps are missing
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is worn on inner/outer edges
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front shock absorber

  3. Pass82,577 miles (+798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,577 miles
    Test number
    274078518147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass81,779 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    81,779 miles
    Test number
    713335592587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,060 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    81,060 miles
    Test number
    886307633442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,204 miles (+18)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,204 miles
    Test number
    640047102734
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail80,186 miles (+528)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,186 miles
    Test number
    165305228150
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass79,658 miles (+132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,658 miles
    Test number
    465558473160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass79,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,526 miles
    Test number
    472418875190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,526 miles (+1,086)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,526 miles
    Test number
    498373408545
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass78,440 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,440 miles
    Test number
    167019102874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail78,424 miles (+3,286)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,424 miles
    Test number
    944961712533
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass75,138 miles (+1,557)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,138 miles
    Test number
    330719321922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,581 miles (+4,977)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,581 miles
    Test number
    456839585001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,604 miles (+4,165)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,604 miles
    Test number
    867245325172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,439 miles (+9,912)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,439 miles
    Test number
    938447104134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,527 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,527 miles
    Test number
    755262293052
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail54,527 miles (+19,627)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,527 miles
    Test number
    596902793044
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass34,900 miles (+4,187)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,900 miles
    Test number
    919395272076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,713 miles (+5,958)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,713 miles
    Test number
    485402411009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,755 miles (+4,911)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    24,755 miles
    Test number
    293788310025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,844 miles (+459)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    19,844 miles
    Test number
    842019429021
    • NoteAll tyres worn on shoulders
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 3.5mm tread depths
    • NoteSurface corrosion in areas of inside brake disc surfaces

  23. Pass19,385 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    19,385 miles
    Test number
    542425027247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,486 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,486 miles
    Test number
    382466386026
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner face

Questions about X56 BNH

Does X56 BNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X56 BNH is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X56 BNH?
The MOT on X56 BNH is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X56 BNH done?
X56 BNH was recorded at 83,397 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 3,176 miles a year.
Has X56 BNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X56 BNH has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X56 BNH 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 X56 BNH find?
X56 BNH passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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