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M200 WGM

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,276 mi
Last recorded74,276 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 WGM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 74,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Front undertray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2024 73,819 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 72,819 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 71,130 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 61,759 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 61,366 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 61,366 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 1 Aug 2018 60,482 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded within wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 58,916 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 55,496 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 53,152 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 49,633 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 45,824 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 45,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

windscreen cracked along the bottom edge

Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,636 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 44,636 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 37,430 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,430 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,913 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,467 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 17,996 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 17,994 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 13,292 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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M200 WGM is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M200 WGM, 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 M200 WGM registered?

M200 WGM is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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