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W12 GSW

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,332 mi
Last recorded70,332 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 70,332 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 67,050 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 3 May 2024 63,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 59,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2022 54,161 miles

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

Offside Front seat has slight movement in joints but is adequately secure

Pass 9 Oct 2020 49,757 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 45,893 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 45,881 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 45,017 miles

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 43,736 miles

engine bay cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 41,806 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,780 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 36,590 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 33,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,166 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 10,683 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 10,670 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 GSW 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 100%.

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 GSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W12 GSW registered?

W12 GSW is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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