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BA05 TAR

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,426 mi
Last recorded91,426 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA05 TAR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 91,426 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 85,727 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 79,186 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 77,933 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 76,592 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 75,838 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 75,723 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 75,364 miles

tpms light on

Fail 11 Jan 2019 75,364 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

tpms light on

Pass 12 Jan 2018 73,758 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 73,553 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 72,437 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 69,792 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 66,314 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,913 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 58,007 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 49,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 49,590 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 43,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 35,213 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,665 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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BA05 TAR is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BA05 TAR, 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 BA05 TAR registered?

BA05 TAR is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is BA05 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA05 TAR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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