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P5 HBE

2005 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,969 mi
Last recorded51,969 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 HBE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 51,969 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 51,517 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2023 51,119 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 50,030 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 47,794 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 43,039 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 38,990 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 35,412 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 35,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting/cracking (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2015 32,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 32,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 30,185 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 25,216 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 20,742 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 17,399 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 12,648 miles

high level stop light value low

Pass 27 Oct 2009 8,551 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2008 5,250 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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P5 HBE is a 2005 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,988cc 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 P5 HBE, 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 P5 HBE registered?

P5 HBE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is P5 HBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 HBE 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.

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