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D5 BRV

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,280 mi
Last recorded114,280 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 BRV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 114,280 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 56,604 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 56,596 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both head lamp washers not working

Fail 28 Jun 2024 56,595 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both head lamp washers not working

Pass 30 Nov 2023 55,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 57,129 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 47,050 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 46,057 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 46,057 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 43,453 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 41,031 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 38,757 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 35,320 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 32,328 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 30,972 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 25,713 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Jun 2014 23,538 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 21,344 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 19,467 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,962 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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D5 BRV 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 D5 BRV, 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 D5 BRV registered?

D5 BRV is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is D5 BRV safe to buy?

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