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DK06 BSU

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,825 mi
Last recorded58,825 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 BSU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 58,825 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2021 56,201 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 56,193 miles

Brake performance not tested road test required (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet difficult to open

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 54,629 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2020 54,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 50,362 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 48,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 46,432 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,714 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 41,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 39,050 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,646 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 35,198 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,492 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 30,736 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,596 miles

Offside headlamp loose

Fail 25 Aug 2009 18,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,579 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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DK06 BSU 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 78.9%.

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 DK06 BSU, 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 DK06 BSU registered?

DK06 BSU is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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The MOT history for DK06 BSU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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