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BENTLEY CONTINENTAL2005 · 6.0L PETROL

BC05 ALE

Vehicle Insight Summary

2005 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL — PETROL, 5998cc. This vehicle has 82,702 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 16/06/2027
Tax
SORN
Statutory Off Road Notification
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2005
Engine
5998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent MOT pass on February 26 2025 at 82,037 miles. While the history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes, the lack of recorded defects in the final three successful tests suggests that the owner is proactively addressing any issues identified during testing. The absence of recurring advisories across the last two years indicates that the structural and mechanical components are currently operating within acceptable tolerance parameters. The mileage profile is notably low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,900 miles per year. Data from the February 2023 test at 70,747 miles to the February 2024 test at 77,485 miles shows an annual increase of 6,738 miles. This low usage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and brake fluid contamination if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the air suspension system and various rubber bushings, as these components are prone to failure over age regardless of low mileage. Since the MOT record shows no specific mechanical failures, the previous failures likely related to minor consumable items like bulbs, wipers, or slight fluid leaks that were rectified immediately. Close inspection of the chassis for corrosion and a check of the brake calipers remain necessary to ensure that the low mileage has not masked underlying environmental damage or seized hardware.

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70
/ 100 · Average

Public record health check: Average.

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 22, 2026, 03:05 PM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2005 Bentley Continental (BC05 ALE) has a recorded MOT history spanning from February 2024 to June 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 8 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.

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