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Bentley Continental

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 5,988 cc

V12 BTNMOT history

V12 BTN is a blue petrol Bentley Continental first used on 6 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 43,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

V12 BTN blue Bentley Continental GT – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Bentley Continental GT, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
43,870 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 BTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 BTN was last recorded at 43,870 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,720 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
150 miles
Average per year
1,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,870 miles
  • 2024 – 43,720 miles
  • 2023 – 41,759 miles
  • 2022 – 41,038 miles
  • 2021 – 39,629 miles
  • 2019 – 37,190 miles
  • 2018 – 35,568 miles
  • 2017 – 34,736 miles
  • 2016 – 33,606 miles
  • 2015 – 30,509 miles
  • 2014 – 29,310 miles
  • 2013 – 28,281 miles
  • 2012 – 26,880 miles
  • 2011 – 24,048 miles
  • 2010 – 22,333 miles
  • 2009 – 21,494 miles
  • 2008 – 17,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,870 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,870 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    43,870 miles
    Test number
    374377608724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,720 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    43,720 miles
    Test number
    131150267853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass41,759 miles (+721)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    41,759 miles
    Test number
    263391543095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass41,038 miles (+1,409)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    41,038 miles
    Test number
    313197239871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,629 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    39,629 miles
    Test number
    858889705381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail39,622 miles (+2,432)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,622 miles
    Test number
    624974291446
    • DangerousFront Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative ALL INOPERATIVE WHEN IGNITION OFF (4.4.1 (e))

  7. Pass37,190 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,190 miles
    Test number
    632102786461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,915 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,915 miles
    Test number
    721413036740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail35,868 miles (+300)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,868 miles
    Test number
    307252456808
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers inoperative

  10. Pass35,568 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,568 miles
    Test number
    624395253124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,736 miles
    Test number
    229725420984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,733 miles (+1,127)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,733 miles
    Test number
    363287327791
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

  13. Pass33,606 miles (+3,097)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,606 miles
    Test number
    924237429848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,509 miles (+1,199)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,509 miles
    Test number
    623150041660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,310 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,310 miles
    Test number
    319704854483
    • NoteCut in o/s/r tyre wall not exposing cord or ply

  16. Fail29,309 miles (+1,028)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,309 miles
    Test number
    779402054231
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteCut in o/s/r tyre wall not exposing cord or ply

  17. Pass28,281 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,281 miles
    Test number
    779661263212
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail28,280 miles (+1,400)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,280 miles
    Test number
    268423353213
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass26,880 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,880 miles
    Test number
    449090032230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted

  20. Fail26,879 miles (+2,831)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,879 miles
    Test number
    766430232238
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted

  21. Pass24,048 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,048 miles
    Test number
    277751261466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,333 miles (+839)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,333 miles
    Test number
    172665650138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,494 miles (+4,239)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,494 miles
    Test number
    813090449260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,255 miles
    Test number
    720680028254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 BTN

Does V12 BTN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V12 BTN expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V12 BTN?
The MOT on V12 BTN expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V12 BTN done?
V12 BTN was recorded at 43,870 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 1,554 miles a year.
Has V12 BTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 BTN has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2021.
Has the mileage on V12 BTN 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 V12 BTN find?
V12 BTN passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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