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BX08 BXB

2008 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

32,524 mi
Last recorded32,524 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 BXB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 32,524 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 31,710 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 31,048 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 29,310 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 27,675 miles

bonnet ajar light on dash

headlamp wash inop

Pass 21 Mar 2020 26,919 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 25,054 miles

All 4 tyres surface cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2018 22,766 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 20,963 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 18,590 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 16,505 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 14,840 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 12,556 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 12,548 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 9,950 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 9,949 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 7,429 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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BX08 BXB is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BX08 BXB, 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.

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What year was BX08 BXB registered?

BX08 BXB is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is BX08 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX08 BXB 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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