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X11 SMX

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,405 mi
Last recorded98,405 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX11 SMX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2026 98,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 95,192 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 91,654 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 86,185 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 79,723 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 79,543 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 79,018 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 76,614 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,730 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 72,700 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 51,753 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,077 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 58,579 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 33,555 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 30,610 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,410 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,564 miles

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

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

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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X11 SMX is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X11 SMX, 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 X11 SMX registered?

X11 SMX is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 October 2006.

Is X11 SMX safe to buy?

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