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NK05 AAX

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,813 mi
Last recorded147,813 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 AAX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 147,813 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 106,064 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 104,844 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 104,437 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 104,437 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 103,794 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 102,369 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 92,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 86,890 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 81,672 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 73,958 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,651 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 61,443 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 56,250 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 85,078 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 81,669 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,948 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 44,676 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 44,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,094 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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NK05 AAX is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NK05 AAX, 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

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What year was NK05 AAX registered?

NK05 AAX is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is NK05 AAX safe to buy?

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