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BO55 DRW

2007 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

185,993 mi
Last recorded185,993 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 DRW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 185,993 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF AND OSF EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR AND OSR PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 113,969 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 113,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 111,950 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 111,950 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 109,675 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 109,675 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 106,101 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 104,300 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 102,548 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 100,947 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 98,493 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 98,961 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 92,627 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 70,662 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 62,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 44,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 27,467 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear outer door handle does not return

off side front tyre sidewall damaged - suggest replacement

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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BO55 DRW is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2007 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 37,875 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 BO55 DRW, 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 19 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BO55 DRW registered?

BO55 DRW is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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