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X8 BJX

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,639 mi
Last recorded78,639 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 BJX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 78,639 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel welded repair on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2025 76,389 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel repaired x2 welded

Fail 8 May 2025 76,372 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel repaired x2 welded

Pass 11 Apr 2024 72,557 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 72,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 71,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 69,112 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 64,216 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 53,685 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 51,266 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 51,266 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 39,760 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 31,733 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner faces

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,670 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X8 BJX is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X8 BJX, 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 X8 BJX registered?

X8 BJX is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is X8 BJX safe to buy?

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