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LJ05 BDX

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,593 mi
Last recorded75,593 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 75,593 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))

front tyres 3mm

Pass 4 Aug 2020 73,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 72,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 72,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 68,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 63,365 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 57,512 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,751 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,460 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,702 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 46,010 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,266 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 39,141 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 34,005 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 28,130 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,666 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 21,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

off side front tyre badly worn inner edge - suggest replacement and further investigation as to cause

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 BDX is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue 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 BDX, 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 BDX registered?

LJ05 BDX is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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