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W12 HOL

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,590 mi
Last recorded27,590 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 HOL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2025 27,590 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 27,488 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 27,430 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 27,236 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 27,037 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 26,806 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 26,661 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 26,369 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 25,848 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 24,975 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 23,432 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 22,075 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 20,380 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 19,246 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 16,483 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 13,972 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 12,132 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2008 10,245 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 HOL is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HOL, 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 HOL registered?

W12 HOL is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is W12 HOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 HOL shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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