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GW56 CWZ

2007 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,954 mi
Last recorded51,954 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW56 CWZ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 51,954 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 51,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 50,963 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 49,919 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 48,689 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 46,022 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 44,238 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 38,276 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 36,800 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 35,399 miles

rear tyres perishing.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 32,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres perished

Pass 13 Nov 2015 31,269 miles

o/s front tyre sidewall cut

Fail 13 Nov 2015 31,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 10 Oct 2014 28,561 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 26,926 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 22,082 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 20,442 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 16,186 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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GW56 CWZ is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GW56 CWZ, 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

How do I check the history of GW56 CWZ?

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What year was GW56 CWZ registered?

GW56 CWZ is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 January 2007.

Is GW56 CWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW56 CWZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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