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N5 BGT

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,765 mi
Last recorded66,765 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 BGT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 66,765 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 65,800 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 65,800 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 64,960 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

o/s washer jet

Pass 11 Dec 2018 62,413 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 62,412 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 54,240 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 53,440 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,738 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 41,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs inner surfaces worn

both front inner brake pads low?

handbrake motor noisey

Pass 15 May 2013 38,091 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

correct registration plates fitted at time of test

Pass 16 May 2012 32,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 8 May 2012 32,881 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

T.P.M.S warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

parking brake warning light on

Pass 10 May 2011 25,085 miles

o/s front and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2011 25,085 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

o/s front and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2010 22,467 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 19,260 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 18,780 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 7,059 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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N5 BGT is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 N5 BGT, 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 N5 BGT registered?

N5 BGT is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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