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J23 DML

2005 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,459 mi
Last recorded78,459 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 DML
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 78,459 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 75,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 72,629 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 69,420 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 65,946 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 64,150 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust clamp sleeve deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 61,424 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 57,815 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system rear joining sleeve deteriorated

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2016 56,197 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,421 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 47,975 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,084 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,868 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,592 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 27,460 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 21,719 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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J23 DML is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J23 DML, 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 J23 DML registered?

J23 DML is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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