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55 BL

2013 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,043 mi
Last recorded44,043 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Bentley Continental28,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 BL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 44,043 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 33,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 27,069 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 26,692 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 26,547 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 26,119 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 25,534 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 24,117 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 21,444 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 15,365 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 13,412 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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55 BL is a 2013 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 28,299 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 55 BL, 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 13 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 55 BL registered?

55 BL is a 2013 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 May 2013.

Is 55 BL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 BL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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