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BX05 RFN

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,842 mi
Last recorded37,842 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 37,842 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 37,301 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 35,979 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 34,846 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted covering some steering and suspension parts.

Pass 10 Jan 2017 32,650 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 28,638 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 26,402 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 22,602 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 18,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 15,811 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 14,025 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 14,024 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 10,844 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 13,638 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 13,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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BX05 RFN is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black 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 BX05 RFN, 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 RFN registered?

BX05 RFN is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is BX05 RFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 RFN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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