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Bentley Turbo

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 6,750 cc

J8 BSMMOT history

J8 BSM is a blue petrol Bentley Turbo first used on 1 Apr 1992. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 53,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
53,320 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
83 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 BSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Bentley
Model
Turbo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Apr 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 BSM was last recorded at 53,320 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,303 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
83 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,320 miles
  • 2025 – 53,303 miles
  • 2024 – 53,180 miles
  • 2023 – 52,984 miles
  • 2022 – 52,970 miles
  • 2021 – 52,686 miles
  • 2020 – 52,676 miles
  • 2018 – 52,669 miles
  • 2017 – 52,494 miles
  • 2015 – 52,328 miles
  • 2012 – 52,298 miles
  • 2011 – 52,268 miles
  • 2010 – 52,047 miles
  • 2008 – 51,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,320 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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 efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,320 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    53,320 miles
    Test number
    507482597876
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Pass53,303 miles (+123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    53,303 miles
    Test number
    595933318147
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass53,180 miles (+196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    53,180 miles
    Test number
    934867379701
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Pass52,984 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    52,984 miles
    Test number
    843768581055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass52,970 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,970 miles
    Test number
    370488122360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail52,953 miles (+267)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,953 miles
    Test number
    946620114528
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass52,686 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    52,686 miles
    Test number
    444332410027
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass52,676 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    52,676 miles
    Test number
    865800923470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,669 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,669 miles
    Test number
    461626935536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,494 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,494 miles
    Test number
    606032822696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,328 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,328 miles
    Test number
    577038965132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,298 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,298 miles
    Test number
    667342312299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,268 miles (+221)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,268 miles
    Test number
    216936101232
    • NoteFoot brake just passed need fuether attenstion
    • NoteHand brake just passed need further attenstion
  14. Pass52,047 miles (+208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,047 miles
    Test number
    574169300270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass51,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,839 miles
    Test number
    300384078232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 BSM

Does J8 BSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BSM is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 BSM?
The MOT on J8 BSM is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 BSM done?
J8 BSM was recorded at 53,320 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 83 miles a year.
Has J8 BSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 BSM has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on J8 BSM 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 J8 BSM find?
J8 BSM passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; power steering pump has slight seepage.

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