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EU56 DXM

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,259 mi
Last recorded71,259 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 DXM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 71,259 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 71,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad wear sensor close to disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 69,394 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 69,384 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 67,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 67,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 64,655 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 64,414 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 62,882 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 61,954 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 57,979 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 57,942 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 57,848 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 47,343 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 35,579 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,931 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 26,434 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 23,464 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 19,271 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 10,871 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 10,259 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 8,906 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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EU56 DXM is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU56 DXM, 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 EU56 DXM registered?

EU56 DXM is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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