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CIW 7

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,987 mi
Last recorded79,987 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIW 7
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 79,987 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear road wheel has had welding repair

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

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

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 30 Jul 2026 79,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative indicates a fault (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear road wheel has had welding repair

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

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

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 15 Aug 2025 76,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear road wheel has had welding repair

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 6 Aug 2025 76,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear road wheel has had welding repair

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 22 Jul 2024 72,836 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 4 Aug 2023 69,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 14 Mar 2022 65,954 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 53,692 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 53,532 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

run flat light is on

Pass 3 Jun 2019 39,695 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 30,072 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 21,685 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 21,225 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 20,513 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 11,355 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 17,794 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

The offside front tyre is wearing thin on the extreme inner edge.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 15,979 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 14,266 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 14,254 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 12,220 miles

rear number plate is beginning to delaminate .

Fail 23 Oct 2009 12,220 miles

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

rear number plate is beginning to delaminate .

Pass 29 Oct 2008 9,798 miles

1, Rear Registration plate delaminating.

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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CIW 7 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CIW 7, 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 CIW 7 registered?

CIW 7 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is CIW 7 safe to buy?

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