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W12 PAP

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

96,542 mi
Last recorded96,542 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 96,542 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 94,162 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 91,450 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 88,632 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 84,413 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 84,413 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 74,851 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 74,463 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 73,714 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 71,273 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 70,179 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose both rear joining clamps (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 70,170 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose both rear joining clamps (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,003 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,569 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 12 Mar 2015 55,610 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,336 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 34,960 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 33,159 miles

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

Rear brake disc pads just over 1/2 worn

Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,013 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 20,639 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 20,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2009 15,106 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 11,035 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 PAP is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PAP, 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 PAP registered?

W12 PAP is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 April 2005.

Is W12 PAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 PAP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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