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CN05 BFO

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,381 mi
Last recorded99,381 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 BFO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 99,381 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted,

Pass 22 Jul 2024 94,139 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 92,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 91,890 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 88,712 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 79,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Nov 2017 73,637 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,425 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 71,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 66,366 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 66,361 miles

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

eml on

Pass 3 Dec 2014 62,350 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 57,577 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 51,840 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 42,892 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,606 miles

oil leak underneath engine area

Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,059 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 38,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,256 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,825 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 BFO is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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