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B5 ANS

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

73,756 mi
Last recorded73,756 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 ANS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 73,756 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 73,635 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 73,039 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 72,915 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 72,605 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 71,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDE WALL CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDE WALL CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 71,089 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 69,460 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 67,490 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 66,218 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 62,996 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 60,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 51,775 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 45,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 39,339 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 33,972 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 33,972 miles

Nearside Outer Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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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B5 ANS is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 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 B5 ANS, 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 18 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 B5 ANS registered?

B5 ANS is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is B5 ANS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 ANS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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