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V12 PMX

2005 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

98,327 mi
Last recorded98,327 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 PMX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 98,327 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 98,327 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 89,253 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 88,767 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 88,002 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 86,194 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 85,652 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 81,137 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 79,527 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 77,962 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,461 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,813 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,115 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet warning light on

Pass 27 Jun 2012 90,174 miles

slight oil leak from transmission area

Fail 27 Jun 2012 90,174 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from transmission area

Pass 16 Aug 2011 47,252 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,501 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,384 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 7,733 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 PMX is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V12 PMX, 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 PMX registered?

V12 PMX is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for V12 PMX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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