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BFZ 955

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

20,205 mi
Last recorded20,205 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 955
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 20,205 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 19,782 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 19,612 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 19,423 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 19,233 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 18,980 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 18,223 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 17,986 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 17,343 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 16,650 miles

Cuts in N/S/F tyre sidewall, cords not exposed

Pass 3 Mar 2016 16,216 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 14,526 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 13,919 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 13,190 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 12,721 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 12,720 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 11,406 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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BFZ 955 is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc 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 BFZ 955, 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 BFZ 955 registered?

BFZ 955 is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is BFZ 955 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFZ 955 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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