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W12 OMW

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,320 mi
Last recorded131,320 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 131,320 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 129,715 miles

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind.

Pass 10 Apr 2024 129,710 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 129,707 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside NO HANDBRAKE EFFORT N/S/R (1.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 126,409 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 126,287 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 125,837 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 122,917 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 112,317 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 111,940 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 110,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front of the two (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 108,860 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 105,986 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 103,837 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 103,040 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 88,585 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 88,585 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 76,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 60,510 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 48,778 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 48,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OMW is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W12 OMW registered?

W12 OMW is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 October 2005.

Is W12 OMW safe to buy?

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