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W12 CPT

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

8,573 mi
Last recorded8,573 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 CPT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 8,573 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 8,572 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 7,207 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 6,596 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 6,002 miles

undetrays fitted

wheel caps fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 5,994 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 5,982 miles

tpms lamp on

undertrays fitted

wheel caps fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 5,949 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 5,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 5,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 5,699 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2012 5,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2011 5,247 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 4,784 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 3,820 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 3,460 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 CPT is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CPT, 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 CPT registered?

W12 CPT is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is W12 CPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 CPT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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