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SN54 LZL

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,012 mi
Last recorded89,012 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 LZL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 89,012 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 75,935 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 72,916 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 72,906 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 70,566 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 69,487 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 67,023 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 67,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 64,040 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 57,192 miles

EML On

Pass 21 Jan 2015 53,103 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 46,059 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,149 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 34,305 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 34,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 27,518 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 22,633 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,286 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 9,148 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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SN54 LZL is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SN54 LZL, 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 SN54 LZL registered?

SN54 LZL is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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