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W12 DUT

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

49,200 mi
Last recorded49,200 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 DUT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 49,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 48,378 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 45,140 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 23 Jun 2022 39,781 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 35,865 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 33,769 miles

Slight damage to nearside body sill

Slight damage to offside body sill

Pass 7 May 2019 28,718 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 26,301 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 22,361 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 22,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 22,256 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 21,874 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

defective brake light warning symbol on dash

high level stop light has been taped over

Fail 24 Mar 2016 21,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

defective brake light warning symbol on dash

high level stop light has been taped over

Pass 11 Mar 2015 21,293 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system fault

Fail 10 Mar 2015 21,283 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tyre pressure monitoring system fault

Pass 6 Mar 2014 20,331 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 20,073 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,670 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 18,670 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 17,299 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,286 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 16,284 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 14,968 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 10,582 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 8,992 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 DUT is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DUT, 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 DUT registered?

W12 DUT is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is W12 DUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 DUT shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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