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X3 OBA

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,481 mi
Last recorded78,481 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 OBA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 78,481 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axal corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2024 78,205 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 78,069 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 78,004 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 77,877 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both front upper forward inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 77,877 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking under n/s wheel arch (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both front upper forward inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 77,723 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 77,414 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,384 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,851 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 68,746 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 63,144 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 59,406 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,358 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,495 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 46,476 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s mirror glass insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,813 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,787 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,445 miles

Front anti roll bar links starting to perish. Advise replacement

Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,504 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 18,463 miles

slight cracking of all tyres

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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X3 OBA is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 X3 OBA, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X3 OBA registered?

X3 OBA is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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