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BU54 XNC

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,769 mi
Last recorded84,769 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XNC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 84,769 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 82,265 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 81,917 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 80,510 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 77,801 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 77,801 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 76,541 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 74,918 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 71,615 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,719 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 64,627 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,538 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,949 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 60,932 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,206 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 57,565 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 57,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 52,496 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 44,892 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 37,209 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 37,209 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,974 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 XNC is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc 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 BU54 XNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU54 XNC registered?

BU54 XNC is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is BU54 XNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 XNC 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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