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BU04 NDD

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,201 mi
Last recorded96,201 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 NDD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 96,201 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 96,066 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 96,066 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 95,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower SUSPENSION LOWER ARM DUST COVER SLIGHT SPLIT

Fail 16 Jan 2023 95,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower SUSPENSION LOWER ARM DUST COVER SLIGHT SPLIT

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 95,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 95,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 95,080 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 94,251 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 93,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 93,078 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing thin inner edges.

Fail 19 Oct 2017 93,078 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Both front tyres wearing thin inner edges.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 90,999 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 88,163 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 85,146 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 81,425 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,983 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 76,983 miles

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 64,994 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 54,052 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,009 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,794 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 7,327 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 NDD is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NDD, 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 NDD registered?

BU04 NDD is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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