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BK55 LXW

2005 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,772 mi
Last recorded81,772 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 LXW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 81,772 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 77,923 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 75,244 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 71,050 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 64,639 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 59,300 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some components on the underside

Pass 24 Dec 2015 56,452 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 47,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 38,695 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 30,320 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 26,515 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 24,527 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 24,527 miles

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

o/s front and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2008 19,437 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 19,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BK55 LXW is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BK55 LXW, 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 BK55 LXW registered?

BK55 LXW is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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