Bentley Eight
Purple · Petrol · 1991 · 6,750 cc
C5 BDSMOT history
C5 BDS is a purple petrol Bentley Eight first used on 29 Aug 1991. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 93,787 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 93,787 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 364 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 BDS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Bentley
- Model
- Eight
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 6,750 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 29 Aug 1991
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 BDS was last recorded at 93,787 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 1,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 92,724 miles · 1 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,063 miles
- Average per year
- 364 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 93,787 miles
- 2024 – 92,724 miles
- 2023 – 92,081 miles
- 2022 – 92,055 miles
- 2021 – 91,960 miles
- 2020 – 91,663 miles
- 2017 – 91,280 miles
- 2016 – 90,304 miles
- 2015 – 89,440 miles
- 2014 – 88,491 miles
- 2013 – 88,010 miles
- 2012 – 87,972 miles
- 2009 – 87,918 miles
- 2007 – 87,668 miles
- 2006 – 86,671 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,787 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Fuel Line Corroded Front To Rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,787 miles (+1,063)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 93,787 miles
- Test number
- 758020912479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,724 miles (+3)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 92,724 miles
- Test number
- 552693319593
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Nearside & Offside Surface Rust On Chassis
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Line Corroded Front To Rear
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside & Offside (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface Rust On Nearside & Offside Trailing Arm
Fail92,721 miles (+640)1 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,721 miles
- Test number
- 602173134313
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Nearside & Offside Surface Rust On Chassis
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Line Corroded Front To Rear
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside & Offside (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface Rust On Nearside & Offside Trailing Arm
Pass92,081 miles (+26)1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 92,081 miles
- Test number
- 254673330689
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Line Corroded Front To Rear
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside & Offside (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Surface Rust On Nearside & Offside Trailing Arm
Pass92,055 miles (+95)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 92,055 miles
- Test number
- 230417103144
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront and rear Brake disc's worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Pass91,960 miles (+297)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 91,960 miles
- Test number
- 165986527416
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass91,663 miles (+383)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 91,663 miles
- Test number
- 172991832963
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,280 miles (+976)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 91,280 miles
- Test number
- 608306197536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,304 miles (+864)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 90,304 miles
- Test number
- 875296566905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,440 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 89,440 miles
- Test number
- 155891875443
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail89,440 miles (+949)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,440 miles
- Test number
- 947981375036
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,491 miles (+481)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 88,491 miles
- Test number
- 277948724431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,010 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2014
- Odometer
- 88,010 miles
- Test number
- 295017223119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,972 miles (+54)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 87,972 miles
- Test number
- 537924102184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,918 miles9 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 87,918 miles
- Test number
- 350755509287
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Fail87,918 miles (+250)1 dangerous5 failures9 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,918 miles
- Test number
- 364265509473
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass87,668 miles (+997)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 87,668 miles
- Test number
- 183464227315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,671 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 86,671 miles
- Test number
- 411459016197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C5 BDS
- Does C5 BDS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 BDS is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on C5 BDS?
- The MOT on C5 BDS is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 BDS done?
- C5 BDS was recorded at 93,787 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 364 miles a year.
- Has C5 BDS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 BDS has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on C5 BDS 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 C5 BDS find?
- C5 BDS passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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