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BU54 ART

2005 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 ART
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Sep 2022
Pass 13 May 2021
Fail 30 Apr 2021

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 160,435 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 88,387 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 87,480 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 121,116 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 70,523 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,499 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 65,626 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 65,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

number plate light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2013 56,777 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut inner sidewall

Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,701 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,174 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake discs slight lip

offside front door indicator lens broken

offside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

rear brake discs slight lip

Pass 10 Feb 2010 36,523 miles

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

tear in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 5 Feb 2009 24,577 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 12,490 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 12,064 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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BU54 ART is a 2005 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 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 BU54 ART, 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 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU54 ART registered?

BU54 ART is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 January 2005.

Is BU54 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 ART 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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