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Bentley Continental

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 6,750 cc

257 BCRMOT history

257 BCR is a green petrol Bentley Continental first used on 10 Apr 1996. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 56,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
56,661 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
257 BCR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
10 Apr 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

257 BCR was last recorded at 56,661 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,112 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
549 miles
Average per year
1,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,661 miles
  • 2025 – 56,112 miles
  • 2024 – 54,358 miles
  • 2023 – 52,979 miles
  • 2022 – 51,270 miles
  • 2021 – 49,227 miles
  • 2020 – 48,235 miles
  • 2019 – 46,441 miles
  • 2018 – 44,464 miles
  • 2017 – 42,883 miles
  • 2016 – 41,566 miles
  • 2015 – 40,040 miles
  • 2014 – 38,578 miles
  • 2013 – 37,104 miles
  • 2012 – 35,988 miles
  • 2011 – 35,171 miles
  • 2010 – 33,869 miles
  • 2009 – 32,407 miles
  • 2008 – 31,641 miles
  • 2007 – 29,971 miles
  • 2006 – 28,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,661 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across hub (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across hub (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,661 miles (+549)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    56,661 miles
    Test number
    313474107451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across hub (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass56,112 miles (+1,754)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    56,112 miles
    Test number
    678941500637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass54,358 miles (+1,379)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    54,358 miles
    Test number
    550813289935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,979 miles (+1,709)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    52,979 miles
    Test number
    373782412612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,270 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    51,270 miles
    Test number
    608959927489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,227 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    49,227 miles
    Test number
    329249927878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,235 miles (+1,794)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    48,235 miles
    Test number
    609596184037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    46,441 miles
    Test number
    880888981385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail46,441 miles (+1,977)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,441 miles
    Test number
    305657837543
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  10. Pass44,464 miles (+1,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,464 miles
    Test number
    669443210223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass42,883 miles (+1,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,883 miles
    Test number
    737323470516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass41,566 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,566 miles
    Test number
    554139170878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,040 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,040 miles
    Test number
    928423765048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,039 miles (+1,461)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,039 miles
    Test number
    226382765005
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass38,578 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,578 miles
    Test number
    785012974014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,561 miles (+1,457)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,561 miles
    Test number
    648870374089
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass37,104 miles (+1,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,104 miles
    Test number
    145662553041
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass35,988 miles (+817)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,988 miles
    Test number
    107123852401
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing low on inner edges.

  19. Pass35,171 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,171 miles
    Test number
    109518761495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,869 miles (+1,462)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,869 miles
    Test number
    423730120008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,407 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,407 miles
    Test number
    191226129090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,641 miles (+1,670)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,641 miles
    Test number
    950775918010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,971 miles
    Test number
    704300437079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Fail29,971 miles (+1,326)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,971 miles
    Test number
    850550337066
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass28,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    28,645 miles
    Test number
    122621116097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,645 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,645 miles
    Test number
    510591416024
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about 257 BCR

What vehicle is registration 257 BCR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 257 BCR on a green petrol Bentley Continental first used on 10 Apr 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 257 BCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 257 BCR is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 257 BCR?
The MOT on 257 BCR is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 257 BCR done?
257 BCR was recorded at 56,661 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 1,369 miles a year.
Has 257 BCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 257 BCR has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on 257 BCR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 257 BCR find?
257 BCR passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across hub; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 1 more.

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