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BX55 FHM

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,530 mi
Last recorded52,530 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 FHM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 52,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large cracks to inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Brake bind wheel hard to turn pads worn low indicating a fault (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Emissions on edge of limits vehicle over 2500 KG refer to inspection manual

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 52,530 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large cracks to inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Brake bind wheel hard to turn pads worn low indicating a fault (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Emissions on edge of limits vehicle over 2500 KG refer to inspection manual

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 52,229 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 52,229 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 52,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 50,466 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 50,466 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 46,956 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 44,229 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 41,292 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 41,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 37,524 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 36,430 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 33,280 miles

small stone chip in A zone of drivers side windscreen within 10mm circle.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 29,026 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,643 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread begining to perish

Offside rear tyre tread begining to perish

Pass 20 Oct 2010 22,930 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 22,930 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 19,112 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 15,143 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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BX55 FHM is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FHM, 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 FHM registered?

BX55 FHM is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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