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P5 WJM

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,701 mi
Last recorded78,701 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 WJM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 78,701 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 78,200 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 75,067 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 72,762 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 72,759 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 70,030 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 67,511 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING BADLY ON INNER EDGE

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,039 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,674 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 59,674 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,829 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 54,971 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 51,173 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag light is on

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2011 51,149 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag light is on

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2010 47,430 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,148 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 30,054 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 WJM is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 P5 WJM, 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 22 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 P5 WJM registered?

P5 WJM is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is P5 WJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 WJM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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