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V1 BLY

2005 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,960 mi
Last recorded64,960 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 BLY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 64,960 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 64,901 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 63,280 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 61,709 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 61,704 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 60,032 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 60,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 58,577 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 58,577 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 54,484 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 57,599 miles

Offside Door hard to open from inside and outside

Pass 14 Jul 2020 56,863 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 56,281 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,460 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 53,996 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,790 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 49,871 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,864 miles

centre stop light disconnected

Fail 24 Jul 2014 75,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 44,389 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 38,593 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 38,295 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 36,531 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,886 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,981 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,965 miles

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

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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V1 BLY is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V1 BLY, 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

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What year was V1 BLY registered?

V1 BLY is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is V1 BLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V1 BLY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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