2008 Bentley Continental 6.0L Petrol · DM04 BAD

The Bentley Continental presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 24 July 2025 at 68,377 miles which recorded no defects. Across the five available annual tests from August 2021 to July 2025, the vehicle passed every examination with no advisories or failures logged. This unbroken clean record indicates consistent statutory compliance and suggests the previous keepers addressed any required work before each test. The odometer shows 68,377 miles against an 18-year lifespan, equating to roughly 3,800 miles per year. Annual increments stayed modest and even: 50,610 miles in August 2021, 54,112 in August 2022, 58,188 in July 2023, 63,144 in August 2024, and 68,377 in July 2025. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear in the sequence. The sparse yet clean history offers little granular detail on component condition, though low standing mileage often masks degraded rubber suspension bushes, perished seals, and corroding brake discs from disuse. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the air suspension system and front lower arms, as Continental models of this era commonly develop leaking struts and worn bushes not always visible during a brief MOT ramp check. The tester noted no binding calipers or exhaust emissions faults, but long idle periods can conceal seized brake components and internal corrosion within silencers. Given the clean record, verify the service history matches the low mileage claim and confirm tyres, wiper blades, and fluids reflect recent renewal rather than original 2008 fitment. Structural integrity showed no advisories, yet underside corrosion around subframes warrants physical inspection given the vehicle's age.