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W12 MBE

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,015 mi
Last recorded60,015 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 MBE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 60,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 59,298 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 56,535 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 55,643 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 53,801 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 49,862 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 49,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 47,524 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 47,520 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 46,306 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 41,134 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 37,802 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 33,667 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,811 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 25,356 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 23,681 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 23,313 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 21,192 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 17,118 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 12,030 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 MBE is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MBE, 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 MBE registered?

W12 MBE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is W12 MBE safe to buy?

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