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BKZ 147

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

166,984 mi
Last recorded166,984 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 147
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 166,984 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 166,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect hazed (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 164,003 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 162,217 miles

Offside headlight beam pattern deteriorating slightly

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

TPMS warning light on

Fail 18 May 2022 162,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front suspension rearmost banana shaped lower arm ball-joint worn excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor insecure at large end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside headlight beam pattern deteriorating slightly

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

TPMS warning light on

Pass 5 Oct 2021 159,285 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 159,285 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 152,902 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tyre pressure light on

Fail 14 Aug 2020 152,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tyre pressure light on

Pass 28 May 2019 147,702 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 144,536 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 29,471 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 29,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 140,902 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre bald on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily cracking between tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake fluid level low

Pass 4 Jun 2015 130,313 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 130,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyre pressure monitoring system fault

Pass 2 Jun 2014 121,956 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 121,956 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2013 117,222 miles

Offside front tyre just starting to wear thin on inside edge

Pass 23 May 2012 11,716 miles

High level brake light inop

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 110,363 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 97,130 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 78,735 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 55,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BKZ 147 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BKZ 147, 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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BKZ 147 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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