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BX55 FHA

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,328 mi
Last recorded57,328 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 FHA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 57,328 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 51,369 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 49,748 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 48,752 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 46,959 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 43,694 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,423 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,297 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,543 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 26,531 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 42,675 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Oct 2008 18,479 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 18,477 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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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BX55 FHA is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BX55 FHA, 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 BX55 FHA registered?

BX55 FHA is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is BX55 FHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX55 FHA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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