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BGW 3Y

1997 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,318 mi
Last recorded56,318 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGW 3Y
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 56,318 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 56,013 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 56,013 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 55,958 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 55,925 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,219 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,043 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 54,474 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 52,945 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 51,652 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,503 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 47,304 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 45,044 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 42,401 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 39,821 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 36,852 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 32,461 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Turbo?

Based on 31,416 MOT tests across 2,225 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
799
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,108
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,042
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Brake pipe excessively corroded 407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 402
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BGW 3Y is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 60,314 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGW 3Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 29 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BGW 3Y?

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What year was BGW 3Y registered?

BGW 3Y is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is BGW 3Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGW 3Y 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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