2005 Bentley Continental 6.0L Petrol · B16 WAL
2005 Bentley Continental (6.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 24,356 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 6.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B16 WAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 24,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B16 WAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Bentley Continental (B16 WAL) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
B16 WAL Mileage History
- 20/05/202322,827 mi
- 16/05/202423,327 mi+500 mi
- 16/05/202523,774 mi+447 mi
- 25/02/202624,342 mi+568 mi
- 03/03/202624,356 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 549 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- W12 Vacuum Pipe FailureSerious
Plastic vacuum pipes located behind the engine and over the gearbox become brittle from heat and crack, causing boost leaks and rough idling.
- Air Strut LeakageSerious
The rubber air bags in the suspension struts perish and leak, often leading to a burnt-out compressor.
- Electrical Drain / Battery FailureModerate
The dual-battery system (one for starting, one for systems) can be drained by modules that fail to "sleep," leading to numerous false error messages.
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