2005 Porsche 911 3.8L Petrol · 917 BBJ
2005 Porsche 911 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 41,639 miles. MOT valid until 07 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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917 BBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 41,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
917 BBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Porsche 911 (917 BBJ) between August 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
917 BBJ Mileage History
- 03/08/202238,942 mi
- 19/07/202339,709 mi+767 mi
- 26/07/202440,067 mi+358 mi
- 26/07/202540,590 mi+523 mi
- 23/07/202641,639 mi+1,049 mi
Average of roughly 679 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (997)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
- Bore Scoring (Gen 1)Serious
The Lokasil/Alusil cylinder liners degrade, causing the piston to score the walls. Eventually requires a full rebuild.
- IMS Bearing (997.1)Serious
While the 997.1 uses a larger bearing than the 996, early 2005 models still use the smaller bearing. Later 997.1 cars use a larger, more robust bearing but failure is still possible.
- Cracked Ignition Coil PacksModerate
The coil packs on 997 engines are prone to cracking and failing, causing misfires. A relatively inexpensive fix but common across all variants.
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