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W12 OGU

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,807 mi
Last recorded82,807 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 82,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 82,625 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 82,611 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 82,253 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 82,253 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 81,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 80,576 miles

exhaust joint lose but not leaking

front inner brake pads are low

rear brake discs are pitted

Fail 22 Dec 2021 80,575 miles

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

exhaust joint lose but not leaking

front inner brake pads are low

rear brake discs are pitted

Fail 7 Dec 2021 80,569 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge severely blistered (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front inner brake pads low

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 5 Nov 2020 80,119 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 77,986 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 72,869 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 67,136 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 60,465 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 54,103 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 53,997 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 48,853 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,211 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,704 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,405 miles

Non obligatory centre stop lamp does not function

Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,911 miles

All tyres down to 2mm on very inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,042 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 OGU is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OGU, 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 OGU registered?

W12 OGU is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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