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J4 BCU

1999 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,176 mi
Last recorded103,176 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Bentley Continental41,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 BCU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 103,176 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 100,803 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 100,803 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 99,097 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 95,827 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 91,327 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 91,327 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 87,872 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brakes only just managed to get through the test at 16% and may require investigatetion.

Fail 30 Apr 2018 87,872 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brakes only just managed to get through the test at 16% and may require investigatetion.

Pass 29 Apr 2017 84,929 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brakes efficiency only just met the limit

Pass 14 May 2016 79,134 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play on offside steering inner joint

Pass 2 May 2015 77,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2014 71,517 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,929 miles

Oil leak

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

both wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,883 miles

Number plate lamps slightly dim, still ok for mot.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 57,883 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Number plate lamps dim,still ok for mot.

Fail 14 May 2011 49,604 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

check engine lamp on

exhaust downpipe mount bolt missing from o/s/f

n/s/f p.a.s rack weaping oil

p.a.s fluid low, advise topping up soon to avoid pump issues

slight smear from wipers

Pass 14 May 2011 49,604 miles

check engine lamp on

exhaust downpipe mount bolt missing from o/s/f

n/s/f p.a.s rack weaping oil

p.a.s fluid low, advise topping up soon to avoid pump issues

slight smear from wipers

Fail 2 Apr 2011 48,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 41,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 33,585 miles

Secondary flasher repeater bulb holders not fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2008 33,133 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Secondary flasher repeater bulb holders not fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,622 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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J4 BCU is a 1999 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1999 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 41,523 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 J4 BCU, 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 27 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J4 BCU registered?

J4 BCU is a 1999 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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