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Y50 BCS

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,099 mi
Last recorded53,099 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 BCS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 53,099 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 50,241 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 48,440 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 46,478 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 44,197 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 41,109 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 38,810 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 37,352 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 34,785 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 31,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8-3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle outer cover damaged but still operational

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut in the tread

Pass 25 Feb 2016 28,591 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 28,243 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 24,081 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 24,081 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 20,855 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 20,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 16,666 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 11,052 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2011 9,372 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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Y50 BCS is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y50 BCS, 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.

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What year was Y50 BCS registered?

Y50 BCS is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is Y50 BCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y50 BCS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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