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LJ13 BBF

2013 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,944 mi
Last recorded20,944 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Bentley Continental28,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 BBF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 20,944 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged @ caliper (1.1.11 (c))

orange oil level light lit on dash

Fail 15 Aug 2025 20,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected level sensor broken (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected level sensor broken (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged @ caliper (1.1.11 (c))

orange oil level light lit on dash

Pass 26 Aug 2024 19,085 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 16,930 miles

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

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

TPM light lit on dash

Pass 24 Mar 2022 15,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 12,581 miles

both rear tyres tread depths 3mm

Fail 9 Mar 2021 12,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 11,280 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 9,011 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 3,222 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 1,346 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 1,263 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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LJ13 BBF is a 2013 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 28,299 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 LJ13 BBF, 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 13 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ13 BBF registered?

LJ13 BBF is a 2013 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is LJ13 BBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ13 BBF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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