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55 BC

2007 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

157,052 mi
Last recorded157,052 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 BC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 157,052 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 157,052 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 95,644 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 92,950 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 92,950 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 146,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 89,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 87,401 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 83,391 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 79,990 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish on tread

Pass 11 Jul 2017 78,365 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 77,285 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 69,364 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 63,215 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 57,661 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 50,707 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 43,087 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 34,961 miles

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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55 BC is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2007 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 37,875 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 55 BC, 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 19 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 55 BC registered?

55 BC is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 June 2007.

Is 55 BC safe to buy?

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