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B12 BBP

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,061 mi
Last recorded91,061 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 BBP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 91,061 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2026 91,061 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2025 90,497 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 89,658 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 88,424 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 87,315 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 85,318 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 83,024 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 81,886 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,647 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 74,695 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 Jan 2016 72,330 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 71,229 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,849 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,098 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,515 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 67,493 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,250 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,268 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

high level stop lamp

nearside front tyre low tread

Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,292 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 42,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level very low

underside of vehicle requires steam cleaning

Pass 14 Jan 2008 30,669 miles

possible air leak on engine

slight mark on windscreen

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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B12 BBP is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 B12 BBP, 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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B12 BBP is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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