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LJ05 BCX

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

28,353 mi
Last recorded28,353 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 BCX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 28,353 miles

Front level sensor link rods seized.

Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty.

Pass 5 Feb 2025 27,535 miles

All suspension level sensor link rods seized.

TPMS light on indicating a fault.

Pass 27 Feb 2024 26,566 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 25,829 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 25,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 24,041 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 23,437 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 22,570 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 20,783 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 19,791 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 19,432 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 19,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts caliper hose (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 17,945 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 16,823 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 15,266 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 14,122 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 13,002 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 11,358 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 11,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 9,548 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 7,644 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 BCX is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BCX, 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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LJ05 BCX is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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