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W12 TEE

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,904 mi
Last recorded40,904 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 TEE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 40,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 40,317 miles

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

both rear tyres and n/s/f over ten years old

Pass 8 Aug 2023 39,460 miles

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

both rear and n/s/f tyre over ten years old

Pass 28 Jul 2022 39,407 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 10 years old

Offside Rear tyre 12 years old 275/40/19

Pass 10 Aug 2021 38,530 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 38,502 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Pass 15 Jul 2020 37,333 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 36,357 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 35,184 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 34,075 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 32,604 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 32,604 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

1 of 4 number plate lights not working

Pass 4 Jun 2015 30,377 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 29,163 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded inner face

front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Jun 2013 27,307 miles

front discs worn and corroded on the inner face

front inner brake pads are wearing low

Pass 30 Apr 2012 25,431 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 24,251 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,480 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 21,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,390 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,432 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 TEE is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TEE, 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 TEE registered?

W12 TEE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is W12 TEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 TEE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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