2003 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · BX53 OEL
2003 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 121,808 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BX53 OEL Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/09/2026
- 121,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BX53 OEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Porsche 911 (BX53 OEL) between November 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
BX53 OEL Mileage History
- 13/11/201287,364 mi
- 13/11/201393,272 mi+5,908 mi
- 13/11/201393,272 mi
- 14/02/2015104,447 mi+11,175 mi
- 24/02/2015104,452 mi+5 mi
- 15/08/2016106,895 mi+2,443 mi
- 21/07/2017109,293 mi+2,398 mi
- 09/08/2018110,334 mi+1,041 mi
- 21/08/2019111,076 mi+742 mi
- 12/08/2020112,402 mi+1,326 mi
- 26/05/2022114,989 mi+2,587 mi
- 03/06/2023116,199 mi+1,210 mi
- 13/06/2023116,208 mi+9 mi
- 13/06/2023116,208 mi
- 10/05/2024117,580 mi+1,372 mi
- 16/05/2024117,581 mi+1 mi
- 31/07/2025120,011 mi+2,430 mi
- 12/08/2026121,703 mi+1,692 mi
- 09/09/2026121,808 mi+105 mi
Average of roughly 2,492 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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