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NK09 BFN

2009 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,529 mi
Last recorded28,529 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK09 BFN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 28,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 25,608 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear General underbody corrosion

Pass 16 May 2023 25,064 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2021 24,268 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 23,208 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2019 20,156 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 18,251 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 18,251 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 18,180 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 17,796 miles

all tyres perished

n/s hand brake lower reading than expected

Pass 25 Jun 2016 17,131 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 14,789 miles

Engine Cover Fitted, Under Tray Fitted & Outer Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Fail 18 Feb 2015 14,317 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 14,317 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 11,034 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 7,015 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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NK09 BFN is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NK09 BFN, 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 NK09 BFN registered?

NK09 BFN is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is NK09 BFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK09 BFN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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