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VX56 BVB

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,641 mi
Last recorded40,641 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 BVB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 40,641 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 40,580 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 40,282 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 40,037 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 39,385 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 37,666 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 35,134 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

windscreen cracked but not in the drivers view

Pass 10 Apr 2015 32,307 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside front and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls slightly damaged

windscreen cracked but it does not affect the drivers view

Pass 8 Apr 2014 27,653 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

windscreen cracked outside of drivers view

Pass 10 Apr 2013 23,257 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but not down to the cords. Tread depth is 3.0mm and it is wearing on the inner and outer edges and starting to crack.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

windscreen cracked behind tax disc

Pass 20 Apr 2012 21,084 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but not down to cords

windscreen cracked behind tax disc

Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,731 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 13,565 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 13,565 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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VX56 BVB is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VX56 BVB, 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 VX56 BVB registered?

VX56 BVB is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is VX56 BVB safe to buy?

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