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CJ55 BHD

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,332 mi
Last recorded95,332 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 BHD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 95,332 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 91,344 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 87,004 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 83,568 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 81,139 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 78,319 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 76,710 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 74,244 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 69,195 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 65,319 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 60,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,922 miles

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

cut in n/s/r tyre wall not exposing cord

Fail 6 Mar 2014 55,911 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

cut in n/s/r tyre wall not exposing cord

Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre damage to outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs slightly worn

minor chips in windscreen

Fail 25 Jan 2012 49,538 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs slightly worn

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,359 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,968 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,621 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,204 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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CJ55 BHD is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CJ55 BHD, 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 CJ55 BHD registered?

CJ55 BHD is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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