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LJ55 BYD

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,378 mi
Last recorded67,378 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 BYD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 67,378 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 66,409 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 63,130 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 62,333 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 59,806 miles

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

Nearside Front power steering/liquid pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2021 57,470 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 55,594 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 53,612 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 49,456 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 49,456 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 44,749 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 44,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

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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LJ55 BYD is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ55 BYD, 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

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What year was LJ55 BYD registered?

LJ55 BYD is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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