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W16 BJL

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

67,197 mi
Last recorded67,197 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW16 BJL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 67,197 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2024 64,601 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 61,819 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

TPMS

Pass 23 Oct 2021 60,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 58,372 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 91,592 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 91,299 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front 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 8 Aug 2018 54,478 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 53,223 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 53,075 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,350 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 40,554 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,657 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 27,980 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 36,665 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 17,527 miles

nsf tyre inner edge heavily worn advise replace ment and alignment checked

osf tyre inner edge starting to go out of shape advise replacment

Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,415 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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W16 BJL 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 W16 BJL, 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 W16 BJL registered?

W16 BJL is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is W16 BJL safe to buy?

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