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B2 BSS

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

33,497 mi
Last recorded33,497 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 BSS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 33,497 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 32,804 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 32,731 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 31,656 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 30,926 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 29,900 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 29,548 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 28,816 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 28,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 27,866 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 27,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 27,455 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,652 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 25,121 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 23,214 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front brake disc inner surfaces worn

Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,751 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 16,275 miles

both front tyres 3mm on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2009 10,454 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 8,752 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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B2 BSS is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B2 BSS, 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 B2 BSS registered?

B2 BSS is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for B2 BSS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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