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2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,905 mi
Last recorded67,905 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 BU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 67,905 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 67,722 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 67,484 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 67,087 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 65,571 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 65,317 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 65,308 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested erratic idle/malfunction warning light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 65,266 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 65,090 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 64,546 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 63,691 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 63,401 miles

all tyres have cracks in tread pattern

Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,050 miles

All tyres cracking between tread blocks

Fail 17 Mar 2016 63,050 miles

All tyres cracking between tread blocks

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 60,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,741 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,893 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 55,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,835 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,040 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,631 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,747 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,995 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 27,368 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 27,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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21 BU is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 21 BU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 21 BU registered?

21 BU is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 March 2004.

Is 21 BU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 BU shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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