CarVerify

Free Car Check

W12 PWC

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,313 mi
Last recorded81,313 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Bentley
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 81,313 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 81,310 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 64,768 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 60,690 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 54,983 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 49,382 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 48,915 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 46,675 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 46,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 43,484 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread perished

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit kerb damage to sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 41,670 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 36,929 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 36,312 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 34,644 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 33,406 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 31,444 miles

all brake discs pitted and corroded

outer sidewall damage to o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Fail 19 Oct 2011 31,435 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs pitted and corroded

outer sidewall damage to o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Pass 4 Jan 2011 30,369 miles

front discs coroded on inner faces

rear discs worn

Pass 18 Nov 2009 24,271 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 18,817 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 15,169 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
Full Bentley Continental reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W12 PWC is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PWC, 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

How do I check the history of W12 PWC?

You can check the full history of W12 PWC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W12 PWC registered?

W12 PWC is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is W12 PWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 PWC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W12 PWC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W12 PWC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.