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BF 45

2008 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,972 mi
Last recorded34,972 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF 45
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 34,972 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 32,373 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 29,172 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 27,988 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 27,817 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 27,566 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 27,146 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 27,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 26,308 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 25,735 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 24,937 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 23,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking On Outer Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking On Outer Edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 22,946 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 20,899 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 19,280 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 16,122 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 9,708 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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BF 45 is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 BF 45, 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 BF 45 registered?

BF 45 is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is BF 45 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF 45 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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