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BC 55

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,378 mi
Last recorded54,378 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC 55
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 54,378 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 53,163 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 52,301 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 51,386 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 50,454 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 49,065 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 48,364 miles

Nearside Front tyre has very slight damage on outer side wall.

Pass 6 Aug 2019 47,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has very slight damage to outer side wall.

Offside door mirror indicator repeater lamp cover broken.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 46,494 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 45,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer side wall has slight damage.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 44,569 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 43,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 17 Nov 2014 40,785 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,233 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 34,006 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 34,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,308 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 30,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 32,739 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 16,772 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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BC 55 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 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 BC 55, 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 21 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 BC 55 registered?

BC 55 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is BC 55 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC 55 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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