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BU04 NCZ

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

126,309 mi
Last recorded126,309 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 NCZ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 126,309 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 120,220 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2023 116,201 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2022 111,920 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn close to ware bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 106,035 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 105,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 102,624 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 102,460 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 94,907 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 88,700 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 82,416 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,412 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2015 68,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2014 59,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 59,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,117 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 49,627 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 47,797 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2010 46,794 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 40,377 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 29,701 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,907 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 NCZ is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 BU04 NCZ, 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 NCZ registered?

BU04 NCZ is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 July 2004.

Is BU04 NCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 NCZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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