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BN02 LEY

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,503 mi
Last recorded92,503 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 LEY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 92,503 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 90,726 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 89,744 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 88,018 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 85,624 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 83,297 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 81,576 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 78,749 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 77,151 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 77,129 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface minor corrosion. (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 73,953 miles

Engine covers fitted

Sill covers (trims) fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2016 73,953 miles

Engine covers fitted

Sill covers (trims) fitted

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 69,707 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 66,888 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 63,973 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,596 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 57,398 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 51,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,128 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,046 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,960 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 22,960 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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BN02 LEY is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BN02 LEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN02 LEY registered?

BN02 LEY is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is BN02 LEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 LEY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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