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W12 GJS

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,285 mi
Last recorded56,285 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 56,285 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 55,414 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 55,351 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 54,852 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 53,994 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 53,396 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 52,460 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 51,790 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 51,790 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 50,490 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 21 Dec 2015 43,379 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 41,440 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 39,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2011 39,275 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,714 miles

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,423 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 21,131 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 GJS is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GJS, 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 GJS registered?

W12 GJS is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is W12 GJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 GJS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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