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W12 FLS

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,778 mi
Last recorded50,778 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 FLS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 50,778 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 48,406 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 46,620 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 46,167 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 46,165 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 39,723 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 37,009 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 36,187 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 33,875 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 32,557 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 30,530 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2016 29,123 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 25,844 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 22,646 miles

n/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge

n/s/r tyre age cracked

o/s/f tyre age cracked and slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2013 17,933 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 16,411 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 15,547 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 13,840 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 11,366 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 7,370 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 FLS is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FLS, 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 FLS registered?

W12 FLS is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is W12 FLS safe to buy?

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