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LK08 BPU

2008 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,229 mi
Last recorded88,229 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 BPU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 88,229 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 85,880 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 81,116 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 81,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 19 Sep 2023 79,533 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 79,533 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn n cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 78,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,251 miles

slight damage to nearside front windscreen

Pass 13 Oct 2020 75,105 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroding on edges

slight damage to nearside front windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2019 73,489 miles

slight crack in nearside front windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2018 69,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,409 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 60,309 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 57,862 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 54,802 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 46,900 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,809 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 31,642 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,386 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 17,810 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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LK08 BPU is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LK08 BPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK08 BPU registered?

LK08 BPU is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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