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FM56 UTJ

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,567 mi
Last recorded85,567 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 UTJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 85,567 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 85,567 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Code stored in engine management system -P010B Mass air flow Range / Performance.

Tpms system indicates low pressures (tyre pressures adjusted)

Pass 24 Oct 2024 85,416 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 84,110 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 82,887 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 78,299 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 68,571 miles

Both rear tyres just 1.6-2 mm

Pass 6 Jun 2019 53,118 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 52,759 miles

Nearside Front Cut on tyre wall

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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 51,564 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall .

Fail 14 Nov 2017 51,564 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault also battery flat (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall .

Pass 22 Nov 2016 51,137 miles

Central High level stop lamp has 3 led's flickering

Pass 3 Dec 2015 49,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Has Nail In Tread

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 49,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Has Nail In Tread

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 48,605 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 47,525 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 38,992 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 27,893 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 27,893 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 19,355 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 7,293 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 4,569 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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FM56 UTJ is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FM56 UTJ, 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 FM56 UTJ registered?

FM56 UTJ is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is FM56 UTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM56 UTJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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