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D200 SAM

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,196 mi
Last recorded51,196 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD200 SAM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 51,196 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 49,868 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 45,830 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 45,203 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 45,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 42,789 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 42,545 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 42,331 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 41,974 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 39,464 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 63,259 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 35,110 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,276 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 30,031 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 25,324 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 25,322 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 12,988 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 17,881 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,183 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 14,418 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2009 12,865 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 11,893 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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D200 SAM is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 D200 SAM, 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 D200 SAM registered?

D200 SAM is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is D200 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D200 SAM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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