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DM53 BAT

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

110,262 mi
Last recorded110,262 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM53 BAT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 110,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion

Pass 27 May 2025 109,780 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER VEHICLE CORROSION

Pass 21 May 2024 109,205 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 108,744 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 107,891 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 106,941 miles

all tyres worn uneven

gearbox oil weep

Fail 29 Apr 2021 172,000 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

all tyres worn uneven

gearbox oil weep

Pass 6 May 2020 105,779 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 105,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 104,446 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 102,475 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 97,196 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 90,702 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 83,144 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 75,660 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,775 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 68,639 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,519 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 59,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 26 Feb 2011 51,181 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 51,159 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)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,389 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,022 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 29,997 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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DM53 BAT is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 DM53 BAT, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DM53 BAT registered?

DM53 BAT is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 March 2004.

Is DM53 BAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM53 BAT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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