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EU05 FOM

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,800 mi
Last recorded67,800 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 FOM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 67,800 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 67,111 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 64,544 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 60,390 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 57,382 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 56,752 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 56,752 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 May 2018 56,123 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 54,301 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 53,215 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 51,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 49,045 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 49,013 miles

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

EPC light is on indicating a fault

engine management light is on indicating a fault

Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,115 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 47,251 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,755 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,536 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 25,106 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,876 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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EU05 FOM is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EU05 FOM, 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 EU05 FOM registered?

EU05 FOM is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is EU05 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 FOM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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