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LJ55 BYV

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,029 mi
Last recorded37,029 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 BYV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 37,029 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 35,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 33,356 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 28,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 27,965 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 25,295 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 23,648 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 23,644 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 23,074 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 21,673 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 21,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 18,965 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 17,418 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 8 Mar 2011 17,418 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2009 11,768 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 7,711 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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LJ55 BYV is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc 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 LJ55 BYV, 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 BYV registered?

LJ55 BYV is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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