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A18 BMO

1996 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,918 mi
Last recorded64,918 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 BMO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 64,918 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 64,484 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 64,467 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside number plate lamp dim

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 63,389 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks under side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 63,119 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 63,075 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 62,966 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 62,966 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 60,249 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,962 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,994 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 55,263 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 53,082 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 50,793 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 50,788 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 50,224 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 50,188 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,803 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,748 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 48,969 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 48,311 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,578 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 46,025 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 43,005 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL HAS EXCESSIVE WEIGHT ON IN SIDE EDG

NEAR SIDE NUMBER PLATE LAMP LOW OUT PUT

Nearside Rear Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 43,005 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL HAS EXCESSIVE WEIGHT ON IN SIDE EDG

NEAR SIDE NUMBER PLATE LAMP LOW OUT PUT

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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A18 BMO is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 54,155 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 A18 BMO, 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 30 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 BMO registered?

A18 BMO is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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