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L55 BMH

2007 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,011 mi
Last recorded97,011 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 BMH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 97,011 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 94,298 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 90,460 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 90,275 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 90,275 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 87,835 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 85,795 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2020 83,460 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2019 81,089 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 76,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres deteriorating slightly

offside front tyre deteriorating

Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,463 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 65,093 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,222 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 54,255 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 36,166 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 26,710 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 26,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 17,480 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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L55 BMH is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2007 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 37,875 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 L55 BMH, 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 19 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L55 BMH registered?

L55 BMH is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 December 2007.

Is L55 BMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 BMH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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