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BV57 BNU

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,142 mi
Last recorded47,142 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 BNU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 47,142 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 43,467 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 41,532 miles

advise o/s f and n/s/f rear lower suspension arms inner bushes slight movement

Pass 31 Oct 2022 39,233 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 39,233 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 38,444 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 36,224 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 35,946 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 35,025 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 35,020 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 33,284 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 31,084 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 28,963 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 26,715 miles

noise from engine fan area

tyre pressures low

Pass 3 Dec 2014 24,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 24,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 22,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 20,008 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 28,074 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 13,571 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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BV57 BNU is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 BV57 BNU, 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 BV57 BNU registered?

BV57 BNU is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is BV57 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV57 BNU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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