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W12 GLM

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

43,605 mi
Last recorded43,605 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 GLM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 43,605 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 42,445 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 39,488 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 37,773 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 31,407 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 21,890 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 21,552 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 20,304 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 17,019 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 13,758 miles

Nearside Front Cracking slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking badly on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre Cracking badly on edge and worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2016 12,730 miles

nearside front tyre slightly cracking.[6yrs old]

nearside number plate light unit loose

nearside rear tyre excessively cracking .[11yrs old]

offside front tyre cracking excessively.[11yrs old]

Fail 20 May 2016 12,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

nearside front tyre slightly cracking.[6yrs old]

nearside number plate light unit loose

nearside rear tyre excessively cracking .[11yrs old]

offside front tyre cracking excessively.[11yrs old]

Pass 15 Jun 2015 11,851 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 10,922 miles

Petrol flap filled with water

o/s/f tyre tread is cracking up

Pass 30 May 2013 9,596 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 8,564 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 7,696 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 12,414 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 6,049 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 GLM is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GLM, 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 GLM registered?

W12 GLM is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is W12 GLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 GLM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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