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LX06 BUW

2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,704 mi
Last recorded121,704 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S78,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 BUW
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne Tiptronic S
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 121,704 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 121,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 114,665 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 108,166 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 101,502 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 95,095 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 88,563 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 85,263 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp patterns just visible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 85,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure NSF headlamp insecure and beam pattern out of alignment. (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 78,757 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Prop bush starting to split. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 72,678 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 65,452 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 58,330 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 58,330 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both front wipers smearing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,991 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 49,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 45,138 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,189 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,833 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 22,716 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,818 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S?

Based on 4,171 MOT tests across 339 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 144
Headlamp aim too high 57
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 36
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 34
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LX06 BUW is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 78,035 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX06 BUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LX06 BUW is a 2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic S, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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