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BV55 DDU

2006 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

48,040 mi
Last recorded48,040 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 DDU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 48,040 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 39,976 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 34,951 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 27,919 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 27,919 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 21,133 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 20,061 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 19,746 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 19,286 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 18,469 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 17,531 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 17,515 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 16,634 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 16,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 15,675 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 14,845 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 14,244 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 13,209 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 11,228 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 11,197 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 15,004 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 14,971 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 8,122 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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BV55 DDU is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 BV55 DDU, 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.

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What year was BV55 DDU registered?

BV55 DDU is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is BV55 DDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 DDU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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