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BU56 EYL

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

62,997 mi
Last recorded62,997 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 EYL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 62,997 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 62,841 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 62,669 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 61,720 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 61,565 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 61,149 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 60,426 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 59,587 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 57,506 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 55,894 miles

ENGINE TOP COVER FITTED.

Offside Front TYRE OUTER WALL CUT NOT TO CORDS OR PLY.

VEHICLE UNDER COVER FITTED.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 53,862 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 51,141 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 45,272 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 37,792 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 31,424 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2011 31,424 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 24,654 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 24,653 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,487 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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BU56 EYL is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BU56 EYL, 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 BU56 EYL registered?

BU56 EYL is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 November 2006.

Is BU56 EYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU56 EYL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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