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W12 OMF

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

105,991 mi
Last recorded105,991 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 OMF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 105,991 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 103,132 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 100,234 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 97,629 miles

Offside Rear repaired with weld

Pass 10 May 2022 97,184 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel has been repaired/welded inner rim area

Pass 5 May 2021 94,783 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 93,342 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 90,252 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 87,233 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 84,400 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,953 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

large underbonnet covers fitted restricting visibility

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Fail 27 Jul 2016 76,840 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

large underbonnet covers fitted restricting visibility

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,917 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 65,913 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 20 May 2014 55,488 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 15 May 2013 53,018 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,689 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,856 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,660 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 20,426 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2008 20,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 OMF is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OMF, 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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W12 OMF is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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