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BHR 1

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,328 mi
Last recorded53,328 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHR 1
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 53,328 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 51,994 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer kerbing band (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 51,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer kerbing band (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 50,663 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

T.P.M.S On

Pass 19 May 2022 46,666 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS on

Pass 20 May 2021 41,795 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 41,407 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 40,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,851 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 39,518 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 36,099 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has damage but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 3 Jul 2014 32,167 miles

Nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2013 29,655 miles

nearside front outer tyre wall cut.

offside rear brake accumulator body casing cracked.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 29,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs badly corroded on inner face.

nearside front outer tyre wall cut.

offside rear brake accumulator body casing cracked.

offside rear tyre slightly on inner edge and showing signs of cracking beteen treads also cut on outer wall.

Pass 10 May 2012 25,562 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner face.

nearside rear tyre just 2mm.

offside front inner wheel rim has small dent in it.

small cut in nearside front outer tyre wall.

Pass 10 May 2011 21,595 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 18,083 miles

Both rear seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall badly damaged but not exposing the cords

Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,422 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 16,422 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

stickers on passenger side of windscreen inside swept area but not restricting drivers view.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 14,185 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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BHR 1 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BHR 1, 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 BHR 1 registered?

BHR 1 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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