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BU06 FPV

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,005 mi
Last recorded118,005 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 FPV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 118,005 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 116,103 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 111,166 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 106,223 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 106,211 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due o/s/r brake stuck on (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 16 May 2022 105,704 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 105,664 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted and under trays

Pass 22 May 2020 105,426 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 100,547 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 94,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,674 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 88,650 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,076 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 76,233 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 66,767 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 66,767 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 58,123 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 50,764 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 43,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

The front brake discs are showing some surface corrosion.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 34,728 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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BU06 FPV is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 42,174 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 BU06 FPV, 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 20 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU06 FPV registered?

BU06 FPV is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is BU06 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU06 FPV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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