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BL02 MHL

2009 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,454 mi
Last recorded57,454 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 MHL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 57,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 50,014 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 50,011 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 42,910 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 37,576 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 32,413 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 29,067 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 28,484 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 25,564 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 24,432 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 23,542 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 22,003 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 15,590 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 13,635 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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BL02 MHL is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 BL02 MHL, 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 BL02 MHL registered?

BL02 MHL is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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