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W12 DGR

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

138,285 mi
Last recorded138,285 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 138,285 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 136,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 132,548 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 125,129 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 119,503 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 119,417 miles

front brake discs corroded inner edge

front brake pads worn

tyre slight slightly worn inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2020 118,027 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 116,625 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 114,601 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 113,408 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 113,345 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 111,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 109,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 106,223 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 90,832 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 90,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2009 59,005 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,944 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 DGR is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver 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 DGR, 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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W12 DGR is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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