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M55 EXX

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,143 mi
Last recorded88,143 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 EXX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 88,143 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 86,886 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 86,235 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 82,238 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 79,831 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,662 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 74,662 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 73,734 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 72,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 70,069 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 70,034 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,600 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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M55 EXX is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M55 EXX, 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 M55 EXX registered?

M55 EXX is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is M55 EXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 EXX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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