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XM04 ZUM

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

97,622 mi
Last recorded97,622 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXM04 ZUM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 97,622 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 97,203 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 94,541 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 92,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 88,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 86,693 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 84,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 82,195 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 79,072 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 76,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt contaminated with grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 69,896 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 67,772 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 64,508 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 62,046 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 58,514 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 51,351 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,532 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 31,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 31,553 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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XM04 ZUM is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 XM04 ZUM, 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 XM04 ZUM registered?

XM04 ZUM is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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The MOT history for XM04 ZUM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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