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M16 SBD

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,488 mi
Last recorded87,488 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 SBD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 87,488 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPMS light on but tyre pressure fine

Pass 24 Apr 2025 83,997 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

TPS warning lamp flashing

Fail 9 Apr 2025 83,889 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS warning illuminated

Pass 12 Apr 2024 78,146 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 72,964 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 71,395 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 70,796 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 68,474 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 68,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 63,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40ZR19 101Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,879 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 48,843 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,703 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,053 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,776 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 42,276 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 40,605 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,577 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 34,944 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 45,336 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 SBD is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M16 SBD, 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.

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What year was M16 SBD registered?

M16 SBD is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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