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W12 TDD

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,217 mi
Last recorded79,217 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 TDD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 79,217 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 76,290 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

cover sills shields

Pass 12 Mar 2024 73,552 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 70,839 miles

cover sills shields

Pass 11 Jan 2022 66,113 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rusty underside

Pass 23 Nov 2020 61,560 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 56,412 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2018 56,295 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 56,058 miles

all tyres perishing.

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 16 Nov 2017 56,056 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

all tyres perishing.

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 55,715 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,191 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 54,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 52,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 50,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,120 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,529 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,013 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 33,083 miles

both rear tyres getting low 2-3mm.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,099 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,256 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 TDD is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc 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 TDD, 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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W12 TDD is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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