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HX55 DKL

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,553 mi
Last recorded78,553 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 DKL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 78,553 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 77,248 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 72,039 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 66,434 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 66,022 miles

Rear both exhaust clamps/bracket damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 64,867 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 64,079 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 64,079 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 62,315 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 60,582 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,411 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 57,696 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,696 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,915 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 54,177 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 51,803 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 49,303 miles

Air bag warning light illuminated

Crack in windscreen outside drivers view on passenger side

Pass 29 Dec 2010 46,011 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 46,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,562 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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HX55 DKL is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc 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 HX55 DKL, 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 HX55 DKL registered?

HX55 DKL is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is HX55 DKL safe to buy?

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