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BO55 BAR

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,817 mi
Last recorded112,817 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 BAR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 112,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 112,817 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 111,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn...275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tire Pressure Monitoring System, malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Fail 25 Apr 2025 111,327 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn...275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 108,131 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 108,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Loose at clamp joint . (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall split inside face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 105,052 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 105,050 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 100,761 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 100,761 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,142 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 92,276 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 92,272 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 91,028 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 88,822 miles

both front tyres wearing from inner shoulder

both rear tyres wearing from outer shoulder

Fail 18 Oct 2017 88,782 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres wearing from inner shoulder

both rear tyres wearing from outer shoulder

Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,529 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,863 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 81,823 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 80,140 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,967 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 3 Jun 2013 65,285 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 48,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,251 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 14,512 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,290 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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BO55 BAR is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 42,174 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 BO55 BAR, 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 20 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BO55 BAR is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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