2017 Bentley Continental GT 4.0L Petrol · BF67 YCD

The 2017 Bentley Continental GT presents a clean and stable roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 26 May 2026 at 26,782 miles, passed with zero defects. This marks five consecutive first-time passes stretching back to August 2022, a strong indicator of consistent mechanical upkeep and no emerging deterioration trend. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of very gentle use. Covering just 13,356 miles across the five-year span from August 2022 to May 2026, the car has averaged roughly 2,671 miles annually. The jumps between tests are modest and evenly spaced: 4,506 miles added between May 2024 and May 2025, and 2,086 miles in the eleven months leading to the May 2026 test. No sudden spikes or suspicious gaps appear in the record. Such low annual mileage typically limits wear on consumables like brake pads, discs, and tyres, though prolonged periods of inactivity can introduce its own concerns. Despite the flawless MOT history, a buyer should still inspect specific components that low-mileage, high-value GT cars are prone to. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and damper seals can perish from age and standing rather than mileage, so a close check for perishing, weeping, or uneven ride height is warranted. Brake calipers can seize and discs can surface-corrode on cars that sit for extended periods, even if the tester found no binding or efficiency loss at the last test. Tyre date codes deserve attention; original rubber from 2017 would be well past safe service life regardless of remaining tread depth. The exhaust system, subframe mounting points, and jacking points should be examined for any early corrosion, particularly if the car has spent time in a damp or coastal environment. The MOT record alone cannot substitute for a thorough physical inspection by a marque specialist. A clean five-year pass history is encouraging, but it confirms only a minimum legal standard on specific test days. Given the car's age and low use pattern, a pre-purchase inspection focusing on age-related deterioration rather than mileage-driven wear remains essential before committing to such a high-value purchase.