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B21 GEP

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

27,117 mi
Last recorded27,117 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 GEP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 27,117 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 26,035 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 24,562 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 24,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower susp arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 24,350 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 24,222 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 24,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has multiple cut.

Pass 21 May 2020 24,063 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 23,743 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 23,743 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 23,158 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 22,945 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 22,911 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both - no jet of fluid (1.7.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4) DANGEROUS

engine covers & undertrays fitted

service light on dash

Offside Rear tyre - sidewalls ageing & splitting (10yrs old) 2754019

Pass 11 Mar 2016 21,513 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 21,280 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 19,855 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 19,333 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 18,103 miles

headlamp wash inop

Pass 20 Sep 2011 17,173 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 15,864 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 15,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 12,790 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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B21 GEP is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2006 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 42,174 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 B21 GEP, 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 20 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B21 GEP registered?

B21 GEP is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is B21 GEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 GEP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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