CarVerify

Free Car Check

LJ05 BCE

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,961 mi
Last recorded62,961 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bentley
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 BCE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2024 62,961 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 62,047 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 61,421 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 59,217 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 56,508 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 55,389 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2018 53,403 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2017 51,389 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 48,266 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 45,261 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,409 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 38,993 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,198 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,903 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,954 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,749 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 22,160 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
Full Bentley Continental reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LJ05 BCE is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJ05 BCE, 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

How do I check the history of LJ05 BCE?

You can check the full history of LJ05 BCE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LJ05 BCE registered?

LJ05 BCE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is LJ05 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 BCE shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ05 BCE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LJ05 BCE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.