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Bentley Continental

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 5,998 cc

74 BPWMOT history

74 BPW is a blue petrol Bentley Continental first used on 1 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 85,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

74 BPW blue Bentley Continental GT – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Bentley Continental GT, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,622 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
74 BPW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

74 BPW was last recorded at 85,622 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 6,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,886 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,736 miles
Average per year
3,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,622 miles
  • 2025 – 78,886 miles
  • 2024 – 72,914 miles
  • 2023 – 71,343 miles
  • 2022 – 70,080 miles
  • 2021 – 68,882 miles
  • 2020 – 67,669 miles
  • 2019 – 67,529 miles
  • 2018 – 66,958 miles
  • 2017 – 65,921 miles
  • 2016 – 62,164 miles
  • 2015 – 54,952 miles
  • 2014 – 53,416 miles
  • 2013 – 50,657 miles
  • 2012 – 44,466 miles
  • 2011 – 30,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,622 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,622 miles (+6,736)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,622 miles
    Test number
    900567892303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,886 miles (+5,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,886 miles
    Test number
    134407418147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass72,914 miles (+1,571)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,914 miles
    Test number
    920994946448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,343 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,343 miles
    Test number
    601409672342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail71,343 miles (+1,263)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,343 miles
    Test number
    449461271417
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass70,080 miles (+1,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,080 miles
    Test number
    873786697371
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass68,882 miles (+1,213)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,882 miles
    Test number
    165160315118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,669 miles (+140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,669 miles
    Test number
    648722191134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass67,529 miles (+571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,529 miles
    Test number
    650900897774
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass66,958 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,958 miles
    Test number
    351901161098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,921 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,921 miles
    Test number
    812443800800
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail65,919 miles (+3,755)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,919 miles
    Test number
    784015190809
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass62,164 miles (+7,212)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,164 miles
    Test number
    700959879967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,952 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,952 miles
    Test number
    695443425064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,416 miles (+2,759)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,416 miles
    Test number
    158897934161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,657 miles (+6,191)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,657 miles
    Test number
    249460633128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,466 miles (+14,303)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,466 miles
    Test number
    407161292088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,163 miles
    Test number
    387280191021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 74 BPW

What vehicle is registration 74 BPW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 74 BPW on a blue petrol Bentley Continental first used on 1 Apr 2008. 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 74 BPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 74 BPW is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 74 BPW?
The MOT on 74 BPW is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 74 BPW done?
74 BPW was recorded at 85,622 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 3,599 miles a year.
Has 74 BPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 74 BPW has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on 74 BPW 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 74 BPW find?
74 BPW passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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