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B23 XXL

2004 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

109,505 mi
Last recorded109,505 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 XXL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 109,505 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 108,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 107,779 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 106,275 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 106,275 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 99,446 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 94,649 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 85,387 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 71,080 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 64,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 60,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light inoperative

Pass 7 Feb 2014 58,305 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 48,782 miles

n/s screen washer poor.....

Pass 21 Dec 2011 45,853 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,555 miles

correctly spaced number plates fitted at time of test...

Pass 21 Dec 2009 36,889 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,681 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 24,862 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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B23 XXL is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Red with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B23 XXL, 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 B23 XXL registered?

B23 XXL is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is B23 XXL safe to buy?

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