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2005 Bentley Continental 6.0L Petrol · 1 ARX

1 ARX

2005 Bentley Continental (6.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 32,932 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
Year / Origin
2005
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10 Feb 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
32,932 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 6.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10 Feb 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
5998cc
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1 ARX Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
  • 32,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

1 ARX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Nov 2026, 14:37
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Bentley Continental (1 ARX) between January 2008 and January 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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1 ARX Mileage History

  1. 03/01/20088,889 mi
  2. 08/01/200911,255 mi+2,366 mi
  3. 18/12/200913,677 mi+2,422 mi
  4. 08/12/201015,461 mi+1,784 mi
  5. 11/02/201217,374 mi+1,913 mi
  6. 28/01/201318,886 mi+1,512 mi
  7. 27/01/201420,749 mi+1,863 mi
  8. 02/02/201522,673 mi+1,924 mi
  9. 08/02/201623,744 mi+1,071 mi
  10. 02/02/201725,257 mi+1,513 mi
  11. 16/01/201826,116 mi+859 mi
  12. 23/01/201927,187 mi+1,071 mi
  13. 03/02/202027,958 mi+771 mi
  14. 19/01/202128,840 mi+882 mi
  15. 02/02/202230,147 mi+1,307 mi
  16. 24/01/202330,963 mi+816 mi
  17. 17/01/202431,580 mi+617 mi
  18. 20/01/202532,249 mi+669 mi
  19. 28/01/202632,932 mi+683 mi

Average of roughly 1,330 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

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2005 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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