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LJ59 BZP

2009 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,570 mi
Last recorded145,570 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Bentley Continental34,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 BZP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 145,570 miles

Brake pads warning lights on dashboard

Nearside Front Subframe strengthening bracket very corroded

Offside Front Cv boot slightly leaking grease

Fail 20 Aug 2025 145,561 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pads warning lights on dashboard

Nearside Front Subframe strengthening bracket very corroded

Offside Front Cv boot slightly leaking grease

Offside Front Front brake disc very

Pass 15 Aug 2024 141,861 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 138,490 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 134,951 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 134,889 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 130,606 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 124,559 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 121,815 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 114,179 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 106,318 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 104,580 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 101,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 67,163 miles

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre side wall damage

nearside rear body work damage

Fail 10 Sep 2012 45,821 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 45,821 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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LJ59 BZP is a 2009 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LJ59 BZP, 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 LJ59 BZP registered?

LJ59 BZP is a 2009 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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The MOT history for LJ59 BZP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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