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W12 HMR

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,862 mi
Last recorded56,862 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 56,862 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 54,273 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 53,362 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 51,055 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 47,792 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 43,292 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 41,205 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 41,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 39,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2016 36,600 miles

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2015 32,224 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 27,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 24,012 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 22,877 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 22,871 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,529 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,141 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 13,446 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,249 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 12,356 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 HMR 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 90%.

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 HMR, 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 HMR registered?

W12 HMR is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is W12 HMR safe to buy?

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