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45 SM

2007 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

39,196 mi
Last recorded39,196 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration45 SM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 39,196 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 38,715 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 38,150 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 37,540 miles

ALL TYRES ON VEHICLE 2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.(275-35X20)

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFFERENTIAL SLIGHTLY LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 24 Mar 2023 37,536 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

ALL TYRES ON VEHICLE 2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.(275-35X20)

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFFERENTIAL SLIGHTLY LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 22 Feb 2022 36,251 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 35,144 miles

ALL TYRES 2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(275-35X20 PIRELLI PZERO

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing COSMETIC DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 34,630 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 33,855 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 32,381 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 30,677 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 28,825 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 24,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 21,109 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 17,970 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 6,063 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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45 SM is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 45 SM, 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 45 SM registered?

45 SM is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 May 2007.

Is 45 SM safe to buy?

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