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M50 VCH

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,826 mi
Last recorded88,826 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 VCH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 88,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 82,973 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 74,915 miles

general underbody corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2023 63,438 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2023 63,438 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2023 63,408 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 60,593 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 60,026 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 60,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 59,643 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp on

Pass 10 Jun 2019 58,961 miles

tyre warning lamp on

Pass 8 Jun 2018 58,222 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 57,476 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 56,569 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 55,661 miles

o/side h/light adjusted from too high

Pass 3 Jun 2014 54,682 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 86,016 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs light corrosion

tested in damp conditions

Pass 25 Oct 2010 49,269 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,697 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,612 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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M50 VCH is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M50 VCH, 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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M50 VCH is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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