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OL06 BOW

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

48,173 mi
Last recorded48,173 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOL06 BOW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 48,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 45,522 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 44,699 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Jun 2023 38,101 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 37,336 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Sep 2020 37,153 miles

3rd brake light strip not working

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2020 37,148 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to turn by hand, brake disc shows signs of running hot (1.2.1 (f))

3rd brake light strip not working

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2019 36,933 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 36,643 miles

275/35 20 98y Michelin

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes require attention and Nearside rear brake slight binding

Pass 30 Jan 2017 35,404 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 32,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 30,129 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 21,818 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 15,013 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 6,526 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 5,604 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 5,261 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 6,772 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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OL06 BOW is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OL06 BOW, 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 OL06 BOW registered?

OL06 BOW is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 July 2006.

Is OL06 BOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OL06 BOW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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