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W8 BMR

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

109,613 mi
Last recorded109,613 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 BMR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 109,613 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 105,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 104,112 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 99,030 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 99,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 87,403 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 74,128 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 57,510 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 47,206 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 44,950 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,261 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 28,260 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 23,263 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,926 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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W8 BMR is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W8 BMR, 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 W8 BMR registered?

W8 BMR is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is W8 BMR safe to buy?

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