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XBP 53

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,370 mi
Last recorded62,370 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBP 53
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 62,370 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 60,455 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 57,111 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 57,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2023 53,005 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 50,347 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 47,076 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 74,407 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 43,014 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 42,451 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 42,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,653 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

windscreen cracked, but below drivers view

Pass 5 Jan 2017 41,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake servo line suspect air leak

windscreen cracked, but not in drivers view

Pass 23 Oct 2015 40,416 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 38,101 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and tyres starting to crack in tread

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2013 37,362 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 36,143 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 34,307 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 33,525 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 32,159 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 28,997 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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XBP 53 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XBP 53, 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 XBP 53 registered?

XBP 53 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is XBP 53 safe to buy?

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