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W7 BGT

2011 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,655 mi
Last recorded54,655 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 BGT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 54,655 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 54,612 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 53,660 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 53,659 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 53,144 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 53,123 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2022 51,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2021 49,687 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 49,344 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 49,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 48,144 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 46,324 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 44,637 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 43,067 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 38,453 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 26,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 17,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn close to limit.

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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W7 BGT is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2011 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 31,544 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 W7 BGT, 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 15 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W7 BGT registered?

W7 BGT is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 April 2011.

Is W7 BGT safe to buy?

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