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W12 BRG

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,974 mi
Last recorded66,974 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 BRG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 66,974 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 66,120 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 64,942 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 63,691 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 62,357 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 62,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,325 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 59,672 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 59,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 57,494 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 54,438 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 52,035 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,178 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 46,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 40,989 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 37,448 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,448 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,511 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,864 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,956 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,771 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 15,555 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 10,852 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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W12 BRG is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green 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 W12 BRG, 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 BRG registered?

W12 BRG is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is W12 BRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 BRG 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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