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R500 OLF

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Diesel 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

66,951 mi
Last recorded66,951 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 OLF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 66,951 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 66,951 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 66,951 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Bumper insecure wheel arch (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 59,443 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 54,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 53,078 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 44,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/35/21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 43,855 miles

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

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

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

Rear Park efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 43,795 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 42,500 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 42,341 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 41,459 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 39,931 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 35,239 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 84,578 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 72,117 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 56,322 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,984 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 25,072 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 17,276 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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R500 OLF is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R500 OLF, 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 R500 OLF registered?

R500 OLF is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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