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BU08 DPF

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,127 mi
Last recorded85,127 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 DPF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 85,127 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2024 83,249 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2023 81,519 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2023 80,874 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 5 Apr 2022 75,348 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 71,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f iner side wall has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 68,908 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 58,245 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,005 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 53,311 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 51,963 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 48,608 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,128 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,733 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 40,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small cut in n/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,974 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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BU08 DPF is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey 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 BU08 DPF, 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 BU08 DPF registered?

BU08 DPF is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BU08 DPF 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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