2005 Bentley Continental 6.0L Petrol · K3 NLJ
2005 Bentley Continental (6.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 72,190 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K3 NLJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 72,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K3 NLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Bentley Continental (K3 NLJ) between February 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
K3 NLJ Mileage History
- 18/02/200816,080 mi
- 13/02/200922,880 mi+6,800 mi
- 17/02/200922,937 mi+57 mi
- 27/04/200923,683 mi+746 mi
- 16/04/201030,437 mi+6,754 mi
- 27/04/201137,262 mi+6,825 mi
- 07/08/201243,821 mi+6,559 mi
- 22/08/201347,544 mi+3,723 mi
- 13/11/201450,586 mi+3,042 mi
- 14/11/201450,586 mi
- 05/01/201654,212 mi+3,626 mi
- 19/12/201656,777 mi+2,565 mi
- 17/05/201860,772 mi+3,995 mi
- 24/05/201962,554 mi+1,782 mi
- 18/05/202063,938 mi+1,384 mi
- 11/05/202164,756 mi+818 mi
- 12/05/202266,809 mi+2,053 mi
- 06/06/202368,138 mi+1,329 mi
- 03/06/202469,755 mi+1,617 mi
- 03/07/202571,481 mi+1,726 mi
- 10/07/202672,190 mi+709 mi
Average of roughly 3,051 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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