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Bentley Continental

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 5,998 cc

B20 SMEMOT history

B20 SME is a black petrol Bentley Continental first used on 17 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

B20 SME black Bentley Continental GT – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Bentley Continental GT, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
85,066 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 SME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 SME was last recorded at 85,066 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 2,963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,103 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,963 miles
Average per year
3,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,066 miles
  • 2025 – 82,103 miles
  • 2024 – 78,728 miles
  • 2023 – 75,745 miles
  • 2022 – 74,040 miles
  • 2021 – 72,607 miles
  • 2020 – 70,279 miles
  • 2019 – 65,589 miles
  • 2018 – 64,986 miles
  • 2017 – 64,244 miles
  • 2016 – 62,769 miles
  • 2015 – 61,868 miles
  • 2013 – 57,907 miles
  • 2012 – 52,495 miles
  • 2011 – 48,686 miles
  • 2010 – 41,986 miles
  • 2009 – 35,103 miles
  • 2008 – 18,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,066 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some componentsRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Covers and shields fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,066 miles (+2,963)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    85,066 miles
    Test number
    685324376020
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  2. Pass82,103 miles (+68)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    82,103 miles
    Test number
    838695671717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted

  3. Fail82,035 miles (+3,307)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,035 miles
    Test number
    333546370361
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear calliper visually slightly damp not leaking, need further inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted

  4. Pass78,728 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,728 miles
    Test number
    802860799409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,745 miles (+1,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,745 miles
    Test number
    755996216303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  6. Pass74,040 miles (+1,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,040 miles
    Test number
    335967570236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  7. Pass72,607 miles (+2,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,607 miles
    Test number
    267969209239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  8. Pass70,279 miles (+4,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,279 miles
    Test number
    197510829583
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

  9. Pass65,589 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,589 miles
    Test number
    807914995824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,579 miles (+593)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,579 miles
    Test number
    596093702841
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  11. Pass64,986 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,986 miles
    Test number
    119011416088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,244 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,244 miles
    Test number
    434345622362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,226 miles (+1,457)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,226 miles
    Test number
    699224189983
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass62,769 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,769 miles
    Test number
    720220234640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,868 miles (+3,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,868 miles
    Test number
    695654425033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass57,907 miles (+5,412)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,907 miles
    Test number
    735598643372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,495 miles (+3,809)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    52,495 miles
    Test number
    855566032336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,686 miles (+6,700)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,686 miles
    Test number
    796104241356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,986 miles (+6,883)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    41,986 miles
    Test number
    442458440346
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteSlight wear front brake discs inner edge

  20. Pass35,103 miles (+16,752)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,103 miles
    Test number
    720849649335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,351 miles
    Test number
    830525058237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B20 SME

Does B20 SME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 SME is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 SME?
The MOT on B20 SME is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 SME done?
B20 SME was recorded at 85,066 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 3,839 miles a year.
Has B20 SME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 SME has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on B20 SME ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on B20 SME find?
B20 SME passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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