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BAB 5M

2016 Porsche Cayenne

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,308 mi
Last recorded83,308 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Porsche Cayenne53,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAB 5M
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 83,308 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 83,307 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 74,883 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 63,926 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 54,125 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 42,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 37,036 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 28,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 28,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne?

Based on 388,697 MOT tests across 42,208 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,478
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
42,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,217
Headlamp aim too high 2,528
Registration plate lamp not working 1,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,711
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,701
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BAB 5M is a 2016 Porsche Cayenne in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 53,180 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 Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAB 5M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 10 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BAB 5M registered?

BAB 5M is a 2016 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 15 July 2016.

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