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MV56 BHJ

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,166 mi
Last recorded65,166 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 BHJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 65,166 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 63,328 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 60,861 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 60,861 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 57,672 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 57,672 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 54,191 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 51,844 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 50,824 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 47,944 miles

front brake discs worn

near side front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Dec 2016 44,800 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 38,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracked treads

Offside rear tyre is low on the inside edge of the treads

Pass 1 Nov 2014 35,276 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 35,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 30,036 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 25,384 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 17,861 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 12,810 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 5,743 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 5,741 miles

Offside Upper Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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MV56 BHJ is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV56 BHJ, 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 MV56 BHJ registered?

MV56 BHJ is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 November 2006.

Is MV56 BHJ safe to buy?

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