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BW04 VZV

2004 Bentley Arnage

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,086 mi
Last recorded83,086 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Arnage36,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 VZV
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 83,086 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 82,741 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jul 2023 82,488 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jun 2022 82,172 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jun 2021 81,804 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jul 2020 81,054 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 80,381 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 80,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 76,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 66,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 59,398 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 59,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine management light on

Pass 29 Jan 2016 56,559 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 56,559 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 50,115 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 47,807 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 47,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 45,815 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 43,627 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 43,625 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,125 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 43,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 38,993 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 38,711 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 38,251 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,656 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Arnage?

Based on 40,970 MOT tests across 2,393 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
1,349
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 826
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 239
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 229
parking brake recording little or no effort 218
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BW04 VZV is a 2004 Bentley Arnage in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 36,663 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 Arnage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW04 VZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Arnage typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Bentley Arnage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BW04 VZV registered?

BW04 VZV is a 2004 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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