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M16 NSL

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,735 mi
Last recorded80,735 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 NSL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 28 May 2025 80,735 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 48,739 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 46,737 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 44,165 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 39,281 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 31,706 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 29,811 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 29,377 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,172 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,816 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,526 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 23,147 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,803 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,886 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 18,235 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,872 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,488 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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M16 NSL is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M16 NSL, 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

How do I check the history of M16 NSL?

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What year was M16 NSL registered?

M16 NSL is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 April 2005.

Is M16 NSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M16 NSL shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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