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W12 YUM

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,745 mi
Last recorded57,745 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 YUM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 57,745 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 57,404 miles

front + rear drop links starting to perish

front lower arm bushes weak

osf upper arm bush starting to crack

osr tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Jan 2024 56,305 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 50,253 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 47,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sideweall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged with cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged with cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 42,134 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 41,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 40,314 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 38,933 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 37,074 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,132 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 31,264 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,656 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 26,125 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 26,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 21,804 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 21,804 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,768 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,123 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 11,375 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn slightly on inner edge.

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 YUM is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YUM, 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 YUM registered?

W12 YUM is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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