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LLM 511

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

39,985 mi
Last recorded39,985 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLM 511
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 39,985 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 39,961 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 39,902 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 39,861 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 39,505 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 39,100 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 38,225 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,979 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,099 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,639 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 34,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 33,186 miles

Slight corrosion front brake discs inner face.[lack of use]

Pass 8 May 2012 33,079 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel trim centre missing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2011 31,190 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2010 29,481 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 26,604 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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LLM 511 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 94.1%.

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 LLM 511, 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 LLM 511 registered?

LLM 511 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is LLM 511 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLM 511 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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