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GX56 BFO

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,681 mi
Last recorded74,681 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 BFO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 74,681 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 73,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 73,341 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 71,909 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted covering some components for inspection

Pass 28 Oct 2020 64,235 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 60,122 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 53,900 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 50,797 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 46,112 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 42,174 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 37,772 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 37,772 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 30,561 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 14 Sep 2012 22,358 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 22,358 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 13,875 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 9,294 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 7,703 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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GX56 BFO is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GX56 BFO, 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 GX56 BFO registered?

GX56 BFO is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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