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BC55 PUR

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,788 mi
Last recorded59,788 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC55 PUR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 59,788 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 59,100 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 58,317 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 56,577 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 55,700 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 50,423 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 46,626 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 41,983 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 40,663 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 39,184 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 39,181 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 36,614 miles

Engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jul 2015 32,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 28,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracking on rear tyres

Fail 15 Jul 2014 28,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracking on rear tyres

Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,491 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inside edge

advise n/s/f tyre starting to perrish on inside edge

Pass 2 Dec 2011 22,380 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 20,970 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 16,655 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 14,668 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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BC55 PUR is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black 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 BC55 PUR, 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.

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What year was BC55 PUR registered?

BC55 PUR is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is BC55 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC55 PUR 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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