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B3 OWY

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,591 mi
Last recorded83,591 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 OWY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 83,591 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 83,358 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 82,951 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 81,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2020 80,562 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 79,412 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 79,412 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

engine management lamp on.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 78,141 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 78,139 miles

Brake warning device defective (3.3.E.1b)

engine management light lamp on.

Pass 1 Apr 2017 76,056 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,034 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 66,931 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 64,939 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 62,891 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 48,183 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,027 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,104 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,483 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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B3 OWY is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B3 OWY, 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 B3 OWY registered?

B3 OWY is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 October 2004.

Is B3 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 OWY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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