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FM56 UZB

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

63,329 mi
Last recorded63,329 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 UZB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 63,329 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 63,148 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 61,755 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 60,616 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 54,995 miles

centre stop

Fail 17 Feb 2021 54,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

centre stop

tps light on

Pass 22 Jan 2020 52,174 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm/inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

tpms light on dash

Pass 28 Jan 2019 50,027 miles

1 of 4 number plate lamp units loose.

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))

tpms lamp on.

Pass 9 Jan 2018 46,527 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 44,715 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 42,497 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 37,374 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 37,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 33,069 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 30,585 miles

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

cut on inner sidewall osf tyre (not showing cord)

screw in nsf tyre

Pass 24 May 2012 26,619 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 23,203 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 19,086 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 15,567 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 UZB is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FM56 UZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM56 UZB registered?

FM56 UZB is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 October 2006.

Is FM56 UZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM56 UZB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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