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BB03 SSB

2003 Bentley Arnage

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,775 mi
Last recorded40,775 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Bentley Arnage39,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB03 SSB
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 40,775 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 39,978 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 38,242 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 38,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 36,285 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 36,270 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 35,784 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 34,983 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,585 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 32,423 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,755 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 28,610 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,772 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 25,393 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 25,393 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre wall slightly cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2009 20,082 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 18,542 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 15,986 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Arnage?

Based on 40,970 MOT tests across 2,393 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
1,349
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 826
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 239
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 229
parking brake recording little or no effort 218
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BB03 SSB is a 2003 Bentley Arnage in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 39,873 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Arnage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BB03 SSB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Arnage typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Bentley Arnage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BB03 SSB registered?

BB03 SSB is a 2003 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is BB03 SSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB03 SSB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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