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CN05 BFM

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,787 mi
Last recorded58,787 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 BFM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 58,787 miles

slight roughness picked up at steering movement

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of suspention

Fail 20 Oct 2015 58,784 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

slight roughness picked up at steering movement

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of suspention

Pass 2 Jul 2015 58,728 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 57,788 miles

cut to o/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s under floor grommets missing

Fail 21 Nov 2014 57,788 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cut to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Oct 2013 52,441 miles

n/s under floor grommets missing & three jacking point grommets missing

Pass 29 Dec 2012 48,513 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 48,411 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,807 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 41,412 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 37,550 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,605 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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CN05 BFM is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CN05 BFM, 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 CN05 BFM registered?

CN05 BFM is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CN05 BFM safe to buy?

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