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HM03 MEM

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,023 mi
Last recorded57,023 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHM03 MEM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 57,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bot sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 56,752 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. Aged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. Aged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 56,653 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 55,874 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 55,874 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 55,525 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Outer Edges Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 55,525 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Outer Edges Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 55,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Apr 2019 54,732 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 54,172 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 53,212 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 52,447 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 50,978 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 50,328 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 50,313 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,530 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 45,529 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 37,868 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,981 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 19,563 miles

front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2008 5,023 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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HM03 MEM is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HM03 MEM, 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 HM03 MEM registered?

HM03 MEM is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is HM03 MEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HM03 MEM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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