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BF16 TYA

2016 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,684 mi
Last recorded25,684 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Bentley Continental22,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 TYA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 25,684 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 25,525 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 23,661 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 21,787 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 19,029 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 16,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall has part of tread ripped off but no plys or cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing lower on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut quite deep but not sure if foreign object in tyre(also very dirty tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing lower on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 16,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall has part of tread ripped off but no plys or cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing lower on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut quite deep but not sure if foreign object in tyre(also very dirty tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing lower on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both number plates do not conform to requirements(spacing incorrect) (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 6,674 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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BF16 TYA is a 2016 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 22,453 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 BF16 TYA, 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 10 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BF16 TYA registered?

BF16 TYA is a 2016 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is BF16 TYA safe to buy?

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