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M16 BGT

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

76,546 mi
Last recorded76,546 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 BGT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 76,546 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 74,975 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 74,243 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 70,937 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 68,379 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 67,305 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 66,658 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 65,693 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 64,818 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 63,809 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 60,509 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,253 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 51,962 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 51,962 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,810 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,651 miles

front brake discs getting corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,895 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,974 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,340 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 25,529 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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M16 BGT is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 M16 BGT, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M16 BGT registered?

M16 BGT is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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