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V12 BTN

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,870 mi
Last recorded43,870 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 BTN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 43,870 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 43,720 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 41,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 41,038 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 39,629 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 39,622 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative ALL INOPERATIVE WHEN IGNITION OFF (4.4.1 (e))

Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2019 37,190 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 35,915 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 35,868 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

TPMS indicates a fault

headlamp washers inoperative

Pass 18 Sep 2018 35,568 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 34,736 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 34,733 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 33,606 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 30,509 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 29,310 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre wall not exposing cord or ply

Fail 9 Sep 2014 29,309 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in o/s/r tyre wall not exposing cord or ply

Pass 18 Sep 2013 28,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 28,280 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 26,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 26,879 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,048 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,333 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,494 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 17,255 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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V12 BTN is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V12 BTN, 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 V12 BTN registered?

V12 BTN is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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