2016 Bentley Continental 4.0L Petrol · K33 BAR

The 2016 Bentley Continental currently holds a valid MOT following a completely clean pass on 10 June 2025. The vehicle's maintenance trajectory shows a clear resolving trend. While the car accumulated multiple advisories regarding its wheels and tyres between 2022 and 2023, the defect-free results in 2024 and 2025 indicate that previous owners addressed these consumable issues and maintained the underlying mechanical systems. At 29,337 miles, the recorded mileage averages roughly 2,934 miles annually. This is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old luxury grand tourer. The data shows a period of very light use or standing between March 2021 and March 2022, where the odometer advanced by only 619 miles. The most recent interval, from June 2024 to June 2025, saw a slightly higher but still modest increase of 5,825 miles. Such low annual distances suggest the vehicle has spent significant time stationary, which often leads to different wear patterns than high-mileage examples. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should prioritise the suspension and braking systems. The MOT history flags a slightly distorted nearside front road wheel in March 2022, pointing to a past impact with a kerb or pothole. A physical inspection must check for hidden damage to the nearside front suspension bushes, control arms, and wheel bearings. The repeated tyre tread advisories across three consecutive years also warrant a close examination of the wheel alignment and steering geometry to ensure the replacement tyres are wearing evenly. The prolonged periods of low mileage raise specific concerns for a high-performance engine and chassis. Components such as brake discs, calipers, and rubber seals suffer from moisture and lack of lubrication when a car sits for long stretches. The tester noted fitted undertrays in 2022; while these protect the floor, they can trap moisture and accelerate corrosion in the sills and subframes if not regularly cleaned. A thorough inspection should therefore include checking the brake discs for heavy rust pitting, testing the brakes for binding calipers, and carefully examining the undercarriage for any signs of damp-induced corrosion.