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J29 BEE

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,920 mi
Last recorded63,920 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 BEE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 63,920 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 61,642 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 59,338 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 59,338 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 56,624 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 54,065 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 53,270 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 52,881 miles

Nearside Rear cracking in treead

Pass 4 Feb 2019 51,674 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 49,925 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 47,970 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Feb 2016 45,776 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 45,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,493 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 40,781 miles

both front tyres show slight wear on outer edges

Fail 7 Mar 2014 40,676 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres show slight wear on outer edges

Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,383 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 22,561 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 18,841 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 14,980 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J29 BEE is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J29 BEE, 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 J29 BEE registered?

J29 BEE is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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