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W12 BEN

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

43,764 mi
Last recorded43,764 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 BEN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 43,764 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 43,753 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 43,711 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 43,552 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 43,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 43,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 42,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 42,751 miles

Engine covers fitted at time of test

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 42,184 miles

Rear Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2017 41,906 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,621 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,182 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 37,790 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 36,358 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,896 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,066 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,659 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 27,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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W12 BEN is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 W12 BEN, 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 W12 BEN registered?

W12 BEN is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is W12 BEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 BEN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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