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W12 GCN

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

67,197 mi
Last recorded67,197 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 67,197 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 65,751 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 60,924 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 60,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 60,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 56,878 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 56,723 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 56,190 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 55,496 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 55,154 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 53,061 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 52,129 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 52,075 miles

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

Tyre pressure warning system switched off.

Fail 2 Aug 2016 52,075 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 49,866 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 49,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,299 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 44,680 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 41,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,380 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 28,397 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

wear to front brake discs and brake pads

Pass 23 Nov 2010 28,397 miles

wear to front brake discs and brake pads

Pass 7 Apr 2010 27,604 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 24,286 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 20,145 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 GCN is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GCN, 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 GCN registered?

W12 GCN is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is W12 GCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 GCN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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