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BX05 RDO

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,904 mi
Last recorded73,904 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 RDO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 73,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 67,983 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 65,333 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 63,346 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 60,813 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 56,806 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 56,507 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 56,246 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 11 Apr 2016 55,675 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 54,846 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 54,390 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 54,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 52,980 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,571 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,992 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,512 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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BX05 RDO is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX05 RDO, 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 BX05 RDO registered?

BX05 RDO is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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