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X500 JJB

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,013 mi
Last recorded50,013 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 JJB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 50,013 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on the inside edges - renew asap (5.2.3 (e))

tpms indicating low tyre pressure

Pass 26 Jul 2025 49,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 48,414 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 48,118 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 47,370 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 44,437 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 42,906 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 40,361 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 39,972 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 39,181 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 36,842 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 34,041 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 32,288 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 26,420 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 18,936 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 14,643 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 13,060 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 13,060 miles

Inner Front Upper Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 9,849 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 9,849 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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X500 JJB is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc 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 X500 JJB, 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 X500 JJB registered?

X500 JJB is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is X500 JJB safe to buy?

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