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BU04 FGM

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

101,763 mi
Last recorded101,763 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 FGM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 101,763 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 96,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres have the edges worn

headlamp wash not working

Fail 23 Sep 2020 96,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres have the edges worn

headlamp wash not working

Pass 19 Aug 2019 96,416 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 93,298 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Product on lamps but not effecting aim (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 89,059 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 84,413 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 79,246 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 72,445 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 67,520 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 63,213 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 57,780 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 50,597 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 47,328 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 44,083 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 38,470 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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BU04 FGM is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BU04 FGM, 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 BU04 FGM registered?

BU04 FGM is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 April 2004.

Is BU04 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 FGM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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