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W10 BGT

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,342 mi
Last recorded44,342 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW10 BGT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 44,342 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 40,029 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 40,016 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 36,283 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 33,849 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 29,207 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 25,897 miles

undertray loose and two fixing missing

Pass 20 Sep 2019 25,842 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 25,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 25,820 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 25,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 25,762 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 25,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 25,746 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 25,386 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2014 25,347 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

slight fluctuation on both front brakes when applied

Fail 13 Sep 2014 25,264 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

slight fluctuation on both front brakes when applied

Pass 21 Sep 2013 23,898 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,954 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 20,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 18,075 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 14,052 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 12,209 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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W10 BGT is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W10 BGT, 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 W10 BGT registered?

W10 BGT is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is W10 BGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W10 BGT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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