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L600 BSL

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,321 mi
Last recorded51,321 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL600 BSL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 51,321 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 51,080 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 50,964 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 50,476 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 50,206 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 49,780 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 49,322 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 47,071 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,171 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2-3mm and worn on outer edge.

Nearside Rear tyre just 2mm and badly worn on outer edge.

Offside Front tyre 2-3mm and worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear tyre just 2mm and badly worn on outer edge.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,936 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high mounted lamp has leds not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 37,936 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush bush detached (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high mounted lamp has leds not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 30,705 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 30,705 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 25,540 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 23,751 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 20,473 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 17,632 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 17,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 15,294 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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L600 BSL is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L600 BSL, 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 L600 BSL registered?

L600 BSL is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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