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K555 AWJ

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,614 mi
Last recorded52,614 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 AWJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 52,614 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 52,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 51,119 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 51,018 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested decelerometer brake test not done due to stability issue (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

message visible referring to suspension hight issue - no light illuminated

Pass 13 Sep 2023 50,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 22 Jul 2019 48,956 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 18 Jul 2018 45,667 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 45,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake test/brake judder

Pass 6 Jul 2017 40,355 miles

ALL brake discs/rusted/pitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,971 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 32,810 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 30,832 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 24,872 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 21,262 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 17,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 17,182 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 6,166 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 5,627 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 3,918 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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K555 AWJ is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K555 AWJ, 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 K555 AWJ registered?

K555 AWJ is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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