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BFZ 550

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,844 mi
Last recorded87,844 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 550
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 87,844 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 85,993 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 85,992 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

High level stop lamp inop

Tyre warning lamp on dash

Pass 2 Jun 2020 80,415 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 77,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 77,974 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 74,576 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Aug 2016 71,748 miles

Both front tyres 1.0mm outer edges & bald inner edges

EML on at time of test

N/S/R tyre 2.0mm outer edge & bald inner edge

O/S/R tyre 2.0mm outer edge & 2.5mm inner edge

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 67,120 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 64,915 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 62,315 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,806 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 59,801 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 53,217 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,132 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,496 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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BFZ 550 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BFZ 550, 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 BFZ 550 registered?

BFZ 550 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is BFZ 550 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFZ 550 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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