CarVerify

Free Car Check

M27 MKY

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,304 mi
Last recorded42,304 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bentley
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 MKY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 42,304 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 40,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

undertray

Pass 29 Nov 2022 38,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 11 Dec 2021 37,928 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 36,896 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 36,264 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 35,269 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 30,763 miles

Tpm inop

n/s wing mirror fading

Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,837 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 28,837 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 27,494 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 24,172 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 23,018 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,635 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 17,967 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 17,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 16,194 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 14,783 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
Full Bentley Continental reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M27 MKY is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M27 MKY, 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 M27 MKY?

You can check the full history of M27 MKY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M27 MKY registered?

M27 MKY is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is M27 MKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M27 MKY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M27 MKY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M27 MKY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.