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AU05 FMY

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,756 mi
Last recorded78,756 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 FMY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 78,756 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 76,586 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Alloy wheel rim , two bolts broken

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 76,086 miles

Nearside Front two wheel rim bolts broken

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

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 27 May 2022 74,320 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 70,528 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 110,529 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 67,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 67,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2016 66,159 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 64,568 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 62,931 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 55,894 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 46,922 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,503 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 38,154 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 33,387 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 26,033 miles

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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AU05 FMY is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU05 FMY, 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 AU05 FMY registered?

AU05 FMY is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is AU05 FMY safe to buy?

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