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BU09 VLY

2009 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,319 mi
Last recorded94,319 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 VLY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 94,319 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 91,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 88,044 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 84,918 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 80,114 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 76,531 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2018 110,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both side indicator side repeator lens has a small crack

Fail 21 Dec 2018 110,741 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both side indicator side repeator lens has a small crack

Pass 16 Nov 2017 62,761 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 62,759 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 52,898 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 44,342 miles

near side front lower front screen crack

Pass 29 May 2014 35,361 miles

off side front tyre wear

Pass 14 May 2013 27,448 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 25,432 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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BU09 VLY is a 2009 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BU09 VLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU09 VLY registered?

BU09 VLY is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is BU09 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU09 VLY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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