CarVerify

Free Car Check

SAM 50N

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

16,495 mi
Last recorded16,495 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bentley
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 50N
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 16,495 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 16,089 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 15,668 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 14,791 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 14,398 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 14,063 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 13,285 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 12,432 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 11,215 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 10,327 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 10,322 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 9,830 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 9,060 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 8,100 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 6,421 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
Full Bentley Continental reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SAM 50N is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SAM 50N, 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

How do I check the history of SAM 50N?

You can check the full history of SAM 50N by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SAM 50N registered?

SAM 50N is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is SAM 50N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAM 50N shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SAM 50N have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SAM 50N. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.