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W12 PGM

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,454 mi
Last recorded58,454 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 58,454 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 54,259 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 50,872 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 46,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s &o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022
Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,377 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 43,947 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 43,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 43,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 42,082 miles

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

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 18 May 2017 40,157 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 39,333 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 38,234 miles

Both front brake discs worn/lipped.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 36,699 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,209 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 23,578 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 22,012 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 22,012 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 19,797 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 15,680 miles

Rear transmission and engine mounting insecure and 50% of bolts missing

Fail 6 Jan 2009 15,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear transmission and engine mounting insecure and 50% of bolts missing

Pass 29 Jan 2008 13,205 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 PGM is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc 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 PGM, 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 PGM registered?

W12 PGM is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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The MOT history for W12 PGM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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