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J111 DMJ

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

42,786 mi
Last recorded42,786 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 DMJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 42,786 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 42,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 41,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 41,534 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 41,317 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 40,537 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 40,535 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 38,978 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 38,746 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 37,595 miles

rear brake pads on limit

Fail 23 Aug 2016 37,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 13 Aug 2015 34,842 miles

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

overplates fitted

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 10 Aug 2015 34,842 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

overplates fitted

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 18 Aug 2014 25,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 15,383 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 13,555 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 11,305 miles

offside front tyre worn severely on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 10,840 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 8,244 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 8,244 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 5,774 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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J111 DMJ 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 76.2%.

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 J111 DMJ, 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 J111 DMJ registered?

J111 DMJ is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is J111 DMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J111 DMJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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