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J7 BKE

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,347 mi
Last recorded79,347 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 BKE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 79,347 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 74,361 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 74,361 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 69,894 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 69,891 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 66,539 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 65,227 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 64,050 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 62,979 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 55,679 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 49,765 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 37,943 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 35,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 31,680 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 29,094 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,136 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,993 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 21,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,879 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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J7 BKE 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 90%.

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 J7 BKE, 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 J7 BKE registered?

J7 BKE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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