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B16 GOV

2005 Bentley Arnage

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,502 mi
Last recorded83,502 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Arnage37,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 GOV
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 83,502 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 83,160 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 82,201 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 79,713 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 77,826 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,991 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 73,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 72,261 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 72,253 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2016 68,001 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 64,635 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 62,465 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 59,071 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 59,071 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

EML light is on

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 55,795 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 55,795 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 50,744 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,843 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,222 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,651 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 35,651 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

How Reliable is the Bentley Arnage?

Based on 40,970 MOT tests across 2,393 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
1,349
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 826
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 239
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 229
parking brake recording little or no effort 218
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B16 GOV is a 2005 Bentley Arnage in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 37,740 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 Arnage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B16 GOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Arnage typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Bentley Arnage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B16 GOV registered?

B16 GOV is a 2005 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is B16 GOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 GOV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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