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LJ59 BZG

2009 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,306 mi
Last recorded78,306 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 BZG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 78,306 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 75,650 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 73,614 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 73,613 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 70,867 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 70,329 miles

Rear No .plate - delaminating

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 70,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear No .plate - delaminating

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 68,991 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 67,335 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 58,921 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 58,921 miles

Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 27 Feb 2018 46,969 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 46,969 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure hanging loose (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 36,615 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,575 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 19,363 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 12,914 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 8,190 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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LJ59 BZG is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 34,477 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 LJ59 BZG, 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 17 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ59 BZG registered?

LJ59 BZG is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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