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BO05 TJW

2007 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,564 mi
Last recorded50,564 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO05 TJW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 50,564 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 49,714 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 48,795 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 48,751 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 47,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 45,764 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 43,152 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 41,039 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 39,513 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 37,389 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,628 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 33,011 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Pass 3 Dec 2014 28,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 23,498 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 23,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 18,678 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 13,743 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 12,876 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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BO05 TJW is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2007 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 37,875 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 BO05 TJW, 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 19 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BO05 TJW registered?

BO05 TJW is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 December 2007.

Is BO05 TJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO05 TJW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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