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LJ05 BDE

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

95,592 mi
Last recorded95,592 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 95,592 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 94,018 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 92,116 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 89,443 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 88,480 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 87,151 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 84,796 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 84,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 78,494 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 70,256 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 57,487 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,189 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,439 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 39,282 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,918 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 27,891 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 23,384 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 19,782 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 BDE is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BDE, 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 BDE registered?

LJ05 BDE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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