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BCX 1V

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,014 mi
Last recorded96,014 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCX 1V
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 96,014 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 96,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 93,880 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 93,724 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 93,579 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 92,970 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 91,775 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 90,304 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,451 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,388 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

all brake discs worn

play in drivers seat back

Pass 24 Sep 2014 74,959 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 67,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,057 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 61,057 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 53,687 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,552 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 46,551 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 35,766 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 35,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 25,208 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 18,562 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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BCX 1V is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BCX 1V, 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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BCX 1V is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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