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W12 YEP

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,018 mi
Last recorded64,018 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 YEP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 64,018 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 61,630 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 61,348 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 60,162 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 57,032 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 53,900 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 53,676 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 53,387 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 52,808 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 52,787 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 49,027 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 46,506 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,708 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 41,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 35,537 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,832 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,264 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 29,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,988 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 23,009 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 19,859 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 19,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,796 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 YEP is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YEP, 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

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What year was W12 YEP registered?

W12 YEP is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is W12 YEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 YEP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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