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LJ05 LMK

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,234 mi
Last recorded88,234 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 88,234 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 88,008 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 86,084 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 83,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower front arm slight paly in inner bush

Pass 20 Aug 2019 79,068 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 75,270 miles

slight dampness at nearside brake caliper

Pass 5 Jun 2017 70,290 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 70,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 70,136 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,322 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,223 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,984 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,723 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 40,782 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,912 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 31,552 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar link bushes beginning to perish

o/s/r lamp cracked and slight condensation inside lamp

slight corrosion on o/s/f brake disc inner face

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 LMK is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LMK, 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 LMK registered?

LJ05 LMK is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is LJ05 LMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 LMK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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