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LJ59 BZM

2009 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,495 mi
Last recorded44,495 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 BZM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 44,495 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 41,535 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 39,363 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 35,972 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 33,382 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 33,379 miles

Offside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 33,200 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 32,442 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 30,400 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 26,925 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 22,538 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 18,063 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2013 12,597 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 8,868 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 BZM is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BZM, 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 BZM registered?

LJ59 BZM is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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