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LJ05 BBF

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

66,163 mi
Last recorded66,163 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 BBF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 66,163 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 63,950 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 63,656 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 62,549 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 61,317 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 58,652 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 58,648 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 58,194 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 58,194 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 56,990 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 56,425 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 56,421 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 55,446 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 52,041 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 52,034 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

tpms warning light on

Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,117 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 49,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 45,238 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 45,238 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 41,986 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 39,721 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,953 miles

advise front and rear discs getting lipped

advise n/s/f wheel rim has been repaired by welding

strong advise n/s/r tyre worn/wearing heavily on the inner edge on the tread wear markers on the cenyre 3/4 and worn on the outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,605 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 27,994 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,928 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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LJ05 BBF is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LJ05 BBF, 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 LJ05 BBF registered?

LJ05 BBF is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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