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W111 BJB

2005 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,105 mi
Last recorded73,105 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Arnage37,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW111 BJB
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 73,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 73,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 72,052 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 71,919 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 71,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 71,593 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 79,292 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 79,292 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 70,992 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 70,992 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 70,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,600 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 69,160 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 68,281 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 67,250 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 65,905 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,158 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 61,849 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 57,719 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,388 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 48,389 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,107 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Arnage?

Based on 40,970 MOT tests across 2,393 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
1,349
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 826
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 239
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 229
parking brake recording little or no effort 218
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W111 BJB is a 2005 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 37,740 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Arnage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W111 BJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Arnage typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Bentley Arnage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W111 BJB is a 2005 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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