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40 BJX

2007 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

56,656 mi
Last recorded56,656 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 BJX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 56,656 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 56,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 54,863 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 53,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 52,872 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 52,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall slight damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 51,054 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 50,617 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 50,354 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 49,439 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 47,246 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 43,497 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 38,742 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 32,368 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 27,338 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 21,531 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 14,884 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 13,316 miles

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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40 BJX is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 40 BJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 40 BJX registered?

40 BJX is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 July 2007.

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