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W12 DVW

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

35,257 mi
Last recorded35,257 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 DVW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 35,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 32,705 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 31,436 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 31,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 31,404 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 30,433 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 29,398 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 27,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 27,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 27,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 26,094 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2017 24,819 miles

both rear tyres outer edges cracking

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 23,574 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 21,462 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 21,462 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 19,314 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 16,949 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 15,461 miles

nail in o/s front tyre on edge

Pass 12 Apr 2011 13,577 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2010 11,673 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 9,618 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 7,291 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 DVW is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 DVW, 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 DVW registered?

W12 DVW is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is W12 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 DVW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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