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B1 SCS

2009 Bentley Continental

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests37 (30 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.1%

Mileage

115,295 mi
Last recorded115,295 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 SCS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

30 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 115,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 52,014 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 51,223 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 110,899 miles

edge wear to front tyres

Pass 19 Jun 2023 50,096 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 107,340 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 49,896 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 101,035 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 96,594 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 47,732 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 90,225 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Jun 2020 46,980 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 45,480 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 83,916 miles

n/s/f tyres inner edge getting low

o/s/r tyres inner edge wear

Fail 20 Dec 2018 83,916 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replaced 5 watt festoon led bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyres inner edge getting low

o/s/r tyres inner edge wear

Pass 11 Jun 2018 44,580 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 77,131 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 27 Dec 2017 77,131 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release clasp (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leaks

Pass 20 Jun 2017 43,073 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 43,067 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 70,003 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 39,389 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 39,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 63,352 miles

Rear Seat Belts not checked - Child Seats Fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 34,660 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 53,279 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 31,454 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 31,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2013 43,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 43,236 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 May 2013 23,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 23,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 31,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2012 17,287 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 17,278 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 8,798 miles

right rear tyre pressure was low. no obvious puncture but has previous repair.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 7,267 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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B1 SCS is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.1%.

Across all 2009 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 34,477 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 B1 SCS, 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 17 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B1 SCS registered?

B1 SCS is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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