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W12 CON

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,734 mi
Last recorded93,734 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 CON
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 93,734 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 91,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 89,890 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 86,986 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 81,874 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 80,151 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 78,987 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 74,103 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 71,863 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,479 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 64,138 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,876 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 55,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 51,456 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 47,072 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 42,194 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 34,180 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 28,776 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 CON is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CON, 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 CON registered?

W12 CON is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is W12 CON safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 CON shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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