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LJ05 BBN

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,681 mi
Last recorded68,681 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 BBN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 68,681 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 68,660 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper bushes x two. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn for most bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 67,878 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 67,300 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 66,516 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,030 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 57,254 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 54,485 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 44,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre getting low

rear exhaust silencer clamps cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,797 miles

rear exhaust clamps cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,291 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall slighly damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,220 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,012 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 12,075 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 6,262 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 6,261 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 BBN is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BBN, 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 BBN registered?

LJ05 BBN is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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