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WM05 DYS

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,134 mi
Last recorded83,134 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 DYS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 83,134 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 82,609 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 82,162 miles

Offside headlight cleaning device inop

Fail 23 Jul 2021 82,161 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

Offside headlight cleaning device inop

Pass 27 Jul 2020 80,965 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,629 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 76,896 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 73,727 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 73,727 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 70,915 miles

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 70,915 miles

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 65,057 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 59,595 miles

engine mangement light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,474 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,317 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,091 miles

front brake pads look to be worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,949 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,541 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,281 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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WM05 DYS is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WM05 DYS, 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 WM05 DYS registered?

WM05 DYS is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WM05 DYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM05 DYS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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