CarVerify

Free Car Check

B6 DYM

2008 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3387cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,270 mi
Last recorded37,270 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 DYM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 37,270 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 36,044 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 34,855 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 32,394 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 29,044 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 May 2021 25,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 22,835 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 20,588 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 20,564 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 19,611 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 18,242 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 16,768 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 16,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 14,922 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 13,788 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear towards limit

brake disc inner surfaces starting to corrode

Pass 18 Apr 2013 12,418 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 11,006 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 11,000 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 9,635 miles

Front brake discs heavily pitted

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs starting to pitt

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
Full Porsche Boxster reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B6 DYM is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 43,747 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B6 DYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B6 DYM?

You can check the full history of B6 DYM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B6 DYM registered?

B6 DYM is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is B6 DYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 DYM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B6 DYM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B6 DYM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.