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B2 XCL

2005 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,742 mi
Last recorded67,742 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 XCL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 67,742 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 103,622 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 99,565 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 56,698 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 54,489 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 52,779 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 52,779 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 50,783 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 48,848 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 47,104 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2016 44,530 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 39,067 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 55,719 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 30,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2014 30,211 miles

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

TPM light illuminated indicating a fault.

o/s washer jet partially blocked, but working.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 25,431 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 17,388 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 16,692 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 15,059 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 14,479 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 14,478 miles

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

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 XCL is a 2005 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B2 XCL, 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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B2 XCL is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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