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K5 GLL

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,332 mi
Last recorded63,332 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 GLL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 63,332 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 63,332 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 60,560 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 57,859 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 53,721 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 53,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 50,705 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2021 39,388 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 38,882 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 31,888 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 27,370 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 24,762 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 24,760 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2015 22,765 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,488 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 20,090 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 16,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2012 16,372 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 12,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 12,864 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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K5 GLL is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K5 GLL, 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 K5 GLL registered?

K5 GLL is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is K5 GLL safe to buy?

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