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BV51 GLF

2001 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

31,311 mi
Last recorded31,311 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Bentley Continental26,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 GLF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 31,311 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 30,641 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 30,409 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 25,281 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 25,025 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 24,948 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 24,754 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 24,691 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 24,600 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 24,484 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 27,271 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,717 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 22,113 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 21,408 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 19,430 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 18,389 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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BV51 GLF is a 2001 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2001 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 26,682 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 BV51 GLF, 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 25 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV51 GLF?

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What year was BV51 GLF registered?

BV51 GLF is a 2001 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is BV51 GLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 GLF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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