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BO55 HMC

2005 Bentley Continental

Cream Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

35,913 mi
Last recorded35,913 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 HMC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 35,913 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 57,007 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 34,555 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 31,671 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 31,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 29,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 29,877 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 27,049 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 24,851 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 19,630 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 13,218 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 10,880 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 8,953 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 5,603 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 HMC is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Cream with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BO55 HMC, 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 BO55 HMC registered?

BO55 HMC is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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The MOT history for BO55 HMC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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