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KS05 BPE

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,234 mi
Last recorded77,234 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 BPE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 77,234 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 75,498 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 74,799 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 73,706 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 71,858 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 70,628 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,694 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,306 miles

tyre pressure light on in dash

Pass 22 Dec 2012 54,750 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 54,748 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 68,864 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,245 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 20,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 14,728 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 14,728 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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KS05 BPE is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KS05 BPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS05 BPE registered?

KS05 BPE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is KS05 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 BPE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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