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B5 JMD

1997 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

35,971 mi
Last recorded35,971 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 JMD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 35,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 35,757 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 35,644 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2022 35,571 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to wear bars

Pass 12 Nov 2021 35,401 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 35,371 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 35,203 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 34,586 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 34,539 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 34,422 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 34,374 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,140 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 34,140 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,035 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Aug 2012 34,035 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,125 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,440 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,379 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 31,379 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,821 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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B5 JMD is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 49,376 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 B5 JMD, 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 29 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 JMD registered?

B5 JMD is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is B5 JMD safe to buy?

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