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OO05 SBL

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,837 mi
Last recorded43,837 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO05 SBL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 43,837 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 43,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2025 40,193 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 36,103 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 32,874 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 32,795 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 32,579 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 32,382 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 31,935 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 30,345 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 27,796 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 26,476 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 25,870 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 24,524 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 23,791 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 23,250 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 22,221 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,483 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 20,555 miles

osf tyre sidewall damage

Fail 5 Nov 2009 20,550 miles

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

osf tyre sidewall damage

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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OO05 SBL is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc 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 OO05 SBL, 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 OO05 SBL registered?

OO05 SBL is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is OO05 SBL safe to buy?

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