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564 SMM

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

76,242 mi
Last recorded76,242 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration564 SMM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 76,242 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 73,194 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 71,238 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 71,237 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 70,105 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 69,332 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 68,772 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 68,334 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 67,988 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 67,982 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,180 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 64,180 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,145 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 54,145 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 54,130 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 47,146 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 41,596 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 34,230 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 34,222 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 30,559 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 30,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2012 25,359 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 25,359 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,655 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 31,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 15,828 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 11,038 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 11,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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564 SMM is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 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 Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 564 SMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 564 SMM registered?

564 SMM is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 November 2005.

Is 564 SMM safe to buy?

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