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BSU 1

2004 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,226 mi
Last recorded59,226 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSU 1
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 59,226 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 54,013 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 51,677 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 44,918 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 39,020 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 38,516 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,326 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,009 miles

The TPM light is on

Pass 12 Jun 2015 32,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 29,271 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 27,890 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

tpms light on

unable to check inside brakes

Pass 27 Jun 2012 25,465 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 22,597 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 20,423 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,088 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,255 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 11,610 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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BSU 1 is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BSU 1, 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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What year was BSU 1 registered?

BSU 1 is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is BSU 1 safe to buy?

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