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W12 RET

2005 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,406 mi
Last recorded103,406 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 RET
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 103,406 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 100,569 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 96,499 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 94,283 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 91,989 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 91,213 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 86,563 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 81,571 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 77,335 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 73,369 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 68,756 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air con fluid leak nearside front engine bay

Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,118 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,588 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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

windscreen chip zone A not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,609 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,917 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,212 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)

offside front tyre cut to tread not exposing cords

Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,289 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 RET is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RET, 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 RET registered?

W12 RET is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is W12 RET safe to buy?

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