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BU51 BEN

2007 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,143 mi
Last recorded73,143 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 BEN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 73,143 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 73,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split in side wall inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 68,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts inner sidewall 3mm+ (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm+ (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+ cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 64,559 miles

Rear both rear tyre treads 3.6mm

Pass 11 Apr 2023 60,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 54,944 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 50,920 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 45,692 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 41,310 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 41,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 34,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 29,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,736 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 18,740 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 14,781 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 10,963 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 6,401 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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BU51 BEN is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2007 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 37,875 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 BU51 BEN, 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 19 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 BU51 BEN registered?

BU51 BEN is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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The MOT history for BU51 BEN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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