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PL05 ULW

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

113,509 mi
Last recorded113,509 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 ULW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 113,509 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 113,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 112,898 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 112,788 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 110,935 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 109,152 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 107,817 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 107,817 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 106,621 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 106,002 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 106,002 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 104,447 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 103,132 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 115,414 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 96,107 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 94,016 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,727 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 78,727 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,303 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 69,303 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 61,833 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 87,047 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 44,063 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,082 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 28,865 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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PL05 ULW is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PL05 ULW, 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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PL05 ULW is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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