Is the Bentley Continental GT ULEZ compliant?

Most petrol Bentley Continental GTs from 2006 and diesels from September 2015 meet the Euro standards for London ULEZ and other UK clean-air zones, so they are generally exempt from the daily charge. Pure-electric versions are always exempt.

What insurance group is the Bentley Continental GT in?

The Bentley Continental GT sits in insurance group 48 of 50, towards the pricier end of the scale. Your actual premium still depends on age, postcode, annual mileage and no-claims history.

Is the Bentley Continental GT reliable?

Our reliability score for the Bentley Continental GT is 87 out of 100 (excellent), derived from DVSA MOT records, with a first-time MOT pass rate of about 92% at the reference age.

What economy does the Bentley Continental GT get?

Expect roughly around 31 mpg combined for a typical Bentley Continental GT, based on official figures and our running-cost model. Real-world figures vary with driving style, load and conditions.

What are the common problems on the Bentley Continental GT?

On the Bentley Continental GT, the issues that come up most by mileage include Tyres & wheels, Brakes and Lighting & signalling. The section above breaks down each one with its typical mileage, repair cost and severity.

How many Bentley Continental GTs are on UK roads?

About 13,410 Bentley Continental GTs are currently taxed and on the road in the UK, from DfT vehicle-licensing data.

Is the Bentley Continental GT reliable?

The Bentley Continental GT scores 87/100 on Forecourt's MOT-based reliability measure, ahead of 96% of the cars we track. That is computed from 229,284 real DVSA MOT test results.

How much does a used Bentley Continental GT cost?

A 2023 Bentley Continental GT with around 13,617 miles is worth roughly £141,350 today (typical range £123,400–£159,300). Dealer forecourt prices sit higher and part-exchange offers lower; newer or lower-mileage examples cost more.

How quickly does the Bentley Continental GT depreciate?

A new Bentley Continental GT typically loses about 30% of its value over the first three years, then depreciates more slowly. Buying at three to five years old avoids the steepest part of the curve.

What insurance group is the Bentley Continental GT?

The Bentley Continental GT sits in insurance group 48 of 50 — the more expensive end of the scale. Exact premiums depend on the trim (some versions sit a few groups higher or lower), your age, postcode and no-claims history.

What goes wrong on a used Bentley Continental GT?

The most common age-related issues we track for the Bentley Continental GT are: tyres & wheels (typically around over 100k miles, £80-£500 to put right); brakes (typically around over 100k miles, £150-£500 to put right); lighting & signalling (typically around over 100k miles, £15-£120 to put right). A full service history and a recent MOT with no advisories are the best protection.

What does the Bentley Continental GT cost to run?

Expect around 31 mpg combined, £195 a year in road tax, about £290 for a standard annual service. The full cost-of-ownership table above breaks this down per year and per mile for the exact year and mileage you choose.

Ranked #282 car in the UK · Coupe · 501 units sold last year

Bentley Continental GT

The Bentley Continental GT is the definitive luxury grand tourer - a hand-built, immensely powerful coupe (and convertible) that blends effortless cross-continent pace with a cabin of peerless craftsmanship. Petrol W12/V8 and now a plug-in hybrid. It's vast, opulent and surprisingly capable, the car that defined the modern luxury GT. As a used buy it offers extraordinary engineering and presence for a fraction of its new price - bought on impeccable history.

Body: Coupe
Years: 2018–2026
Fuel: Petrol / Plug-in Hybrid
Economy: 31 mpg
Insurance: Group 48

The short version

75/100

Forecourt score

Value 95 · Reliability 91 · Insurance 1

The Bentley Continental GT holds its value well and is dearer to run than most. Its MOT-based reliability is excellent, 87 out of 100, ahead of 91% of the cars we track. On three-year value retention it ranks better than 95% of models.

The Forecourt score blends how this car ranks against the catalogue on value retention, reliability and insurance cost (weighted 40/40/20). Higher is better; running cost is not yet folded in.

Pick your version

Estimates are tuned to the version you choose.

Fuel

Plug-in Hybrid · 3996cc

Power

782 ps

Drivetrain

AWD

Cam drive

Chain

Quoted MPG

40 mpg

The Continental GT post-2024 facelift. 4.0L V8 PHEV (PHEV replaces previous V8 and W12), 782 PS combined, 8-speed dual-clutch, AWD. 3.2s 0-62. £200k+ OTR. Bentley Crewe-built. 23.8 kWh battery — substantial EV range.

Tell us about the one you're looking at

Year of registration2023

20182026

Mileage on the clock13,617 mi

0Expected: 13,617180k

Conditiongood

PoorFairGoodExcellent

Tidy and well looked-after for its age — the typical car.

Region

Remembered as you browse other cars.

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Optional — fills in the exact year and ULEZ status for your specific car. The registration isn’t stored.

Estimated market value

£141,350

Range £118,850 – £165,100

medium confidence

When new (2023)£215,000Age-based value£150,500Mileage adjustment+£0Condition & region-£15Market calibration-£3,985Forecourt price£146,500Private sale£136,150Part-exchange£119,800

Holdthis 3-year-old

Fair value — depreciation is moderating.

At 13,617 miles it’s about the ~16,907 typical for a 3-year-old.

Seen one for sale?

A data-led guide from the depreciation curve, UK parc trend and reliability — not financial advice.

The depreciation curve

How a 2023-registration Bentley Continental GT loses value over time.

Marker = your selection
Dashed = mileage either side

What it costs to own

Over

Based on the 2023 car with 13,617 miles you entered above — worth about £141,350 today — here is the cost of owning it for the next 5 years, at roughly 4,539 miles a year.

5-year total

£21,126

Per year

£4,225

All-in per mile

£0.93

Fuel per mile

22.5p

Depreciation£2,440

Fuel / energy£5,101

Servicing£2,570

Road tax£975

Insurance£10,040

Best age to buy — around 5 years

A 5-year-old example loses roughly £16,450 a year — under half the £37,100 a one-year-old sheds. The steepest drop is behind it.

Uses current UK pump and home-charging prices (DESNZ weekly), typical-driver insurance and manufacturer service intervals. "Fuel per mile" is just the energy input — so an EV at ~9p and a diesel at ~22p make running-cost comparison direct. A guide; your own costs will vary.

How it compares

Where this car ranks against the 340 vehicles in our index — higher is better.

Holds its valuebetter than 95%

Reliabilitybetter than 91%

Fuel economybetter than 10%

Cheap to insurebetter than 1%

Percentile rank across our full index. A measure is shown only where the data spreads meaningfully across the index.

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or EV?

How the available versions compare on price, running cost, and the headaches each tends to develop.

Continental GT (V8 PHEV / W12 used)

Bentley's flagship GT. Cross-shop Aston Martin DB12, Mercedes-AMG GT 63, Maserati GranTurismo, Ferrari Roma. UK-built at Crewe — Bentley craftsmanship pride. Post-2024 facelift moved entirely to PHEV — W12 is gone, V8 only with electric assistance.

New price: £230,000
Annual fuel / energy: £2,500
3-yr depreciation: 47%

Watch for

·Minimal — Bentley craftsmanship
·Air suspension faults at high mileage
·W12 discontinued 2023 (last W12 final edition collectible)
·UK-built at Crewe

Fuel/energy costs based on this week’s UK averages (w/c 22/06/2026) · Petrol 153.3p/L, Diesel 172.5p/L, Electricity 27.0p/kWh · DESNZ

Estimated insurance

Group 48 of 50 (very high — top of the scale) · Comprehensive · 3 years NCB

Indicative annual comprehensive premiums for this car, by driver age band and risk profile. Pick the combination closest to your circumstances.

No-claims bonus3 years

0 yearsBaseline: 3 years15+

Risk profile:

Estimated annual premium · typical, age 33-39

£2,008/ year

Roughly £167 per month

Typical

Average UK driver — 3 years NCB, average postcode, no recent claims.

Age band	Lower risk	Typical	Higher risk
Age 17-25	£4,578	£5,723	£7,440
Age 26-32	£2,390	£2,811	£3,430
Age 33-39Selected	£1,767	£2,008	£2,369
Age 40-49	£1,500	£1,667	£1,933
Age 50+	£1,337	£1,486	£1,753

How we estimate this

Indicative annual comprehensive premium estimates. The 'Typical' figure represents an average UK driver in each age band; Lower and Higher risk show the realistic spread driven by factors UK insurers legitimately price on (postcode, occupation, claims history, NCB, voluntary excess, modifications). Based on 10,000 miles/yr, £250 voluntary excess, and the no-claims bonus selected above. Always get individual quotes before buying.

Expected annual costs

Adjust the annual mileage to match how you'll actually use the car. Insurance is what you selected above (age 33-39, typical risk, 3 yrs NCB).

Annual mileage4,539 mi/yr

2,000UK avg for this model: 4,53930,000

Routine service

£290

Annual main-dealer service

Major service

£280

Every 2 years, annualised

Road tax

£195

Standard rate, post year-one

Fuel

£769

31 mpg, £1.49/L

Insurance

£2,008

Age 33-39, group 48

Clean-air zones

✓ ULEZ compliant

Plug-in Hybrid variants are compliant with London ULEZ and all UK clean-air zones.
All petrol variants meet Euro 4 standards and are ULEZ compliant.

Based on London ULEZ standards — Birmingham, Bath, Bristol, Sheffield, Glasgow and other UK clean-air zones generally follow the same rules.

Total expected£3,542 / year

Excludes depreciation and unscheduled repairs (see next section).

Unexpected costs

What out-of-warranty repairs typically run, by mileage band. Your selected mileage is highlighted.

0-30k miles

£120

per year · low risk

30-60k miles

£360

per year · low risk

60-100k miles

£780

per year · medium risk

100k+ miles

£1,350

per year · high risk

Tyres

235/40 R18 · 245/35 R19

What a full set of four will cost you (including fit and balance), and which brand each tier of buyer should pick. A typical set lasts about 15,000 miles.

Budget

£400

set of 4, fitted · £85 per tyre

Mid-range

£580

set of 4, fitted · £130 per tyre

Premium

£840

set of 4, fitted · £195 per tyre

What to fit

Optional extras worth paying for

Factory options ranked by how much of their original cost they recover at resale. Anything above 70% return tends to make money back; below 40% is paying for your own enjoyment.

Option	New cost	Added used value	Return
Tow bar (factory-fit) Niche, but the buyers who want one will pay for it.	£650	£450	69%
Parking sensors & reversing camera Near-expected now — its absence costs more than its presence returns.	£500	£300	60%
Heated seats / cold-weather pack	£450	£200	44%
Adaptive / matrix LED headlights	£900	£400	44%
Metallic or premium paint Almost universal — an unusual colour is the bigger resale risk.	£600	£200	33%
Panoramic / opening roof	£1,100	£350	32%
Advanced driver-assistance pack	£1,500	£450	30%
Larger alloy wheels	£700	£200	29%
Premium sound system	£800	£200	25%

Parts most likely to fail

Drawn from owner reports and warranty data. Filtered for relevance to 13,617 miles.

Watch now

Failure typically happens around your current mileage.

Upcoming

A known weak point — but you haven't reached its usual mileage yet.

Already due

Past its usual failure mileage. Either already fixed, or about to.

Tyres & wheelsUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £80-£500low severityParts high

Recorded in 4.0% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 223,206 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

BrakesUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £150-£500medium severityParts high

Recorded in 4.0% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 223,206 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

Lighting & signallingUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £15-£120low severityParts high

Recorded in 3.2% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 223,206 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

SuspensionUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £150-£450low severityParts high

Recorded in 3.5% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 223,206 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

EmissionsUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £150-£800medium severityParts high

Recorded in 2.2% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 223,206 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

Driver's viewUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £60-£300low severityParts high

Recorded in 1.4% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 223,206 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

"Parts low/medium/high" indicates how easy the replacement part is to source — discontinued or specialist parts mean longer workshop time and bigger bills.

MOT outlook

How this model fares at its MOT as it ages — from 229,284 real DVSA test records.

MOT pass rate by age

92.7% at 3yr → 86.6% at 25yr

A 3-year-old Continental GT passes its MOT 92.7% of the time; by 25 years that has slipped to 86.6%. The y-axis is zoomed to this model’s range so the trend is readable.

Longevity

44%of 33-year-old examples are still taxed and on the road — a useful read on how well the model lasts.

From 63 vehicles registered in 1993.

Survival by registration year

44% of 1993 cars still on the road

Each point is one registration cohort. Older cars on the left, newer on the right. A flatter line means the model holds up over time; a steep drop means cohorts disappear from UK roads faster.

What’s on the road

The fuel-type split of every Continental GT currently MOT’d in the UK. From 22,318 vehicles.

Petrol 96.8%
Hybrid 2.5%

Common MOT failures by mileage

The defect categories this Continental GT fails on most often, and how the failure rate climbs as the miles add up — from the same DVSA test records.

Category	0-30k	30-60k	60-100k	100k+
Tyres & wheels	2%	3%	3%	4%
Brakes	1%	1%	3%	4%
Lighting & signalling	1%	1%	2%	3%
Suspension	—	1%	2%	4%
Emissions	—	1%	1%	2%
Driver's view	—	1%	1%	1%

Share of MOT tests in each mileage band with at least one defect in that category. The peak band for each is highlighted.

Typical mileage by age

The average odometer reading for a Continental GT at MOT, by age — measured from the same DVSA records, not assumed. A useful yardstick for whether a given car has done more or fewer miles than its age suggests.

1 yr16,114
2 yr16,448
3 yr16,907
4 yr21,202
5 yr25,399
6 yr29,350
7 yr33,356
8 yr37,164
9 yr40,680
10 yr44,175
11 yr47,330
12 yr50,419

Mean recorded mileage at MOT by vehicle age, from DVSA test records (ages with at least 10 tests shown).

Reliability

87/ 100

Excellent

Composite of MOT pass rate, defect prevalence and cohort survival from 223,206 tests — high confidence.

MOT outlook · age 5 years

92%first-time pass rate

96th percentile — Among the best in the catalogue

Based on 17,666 MOT tests · ranked against 248 catalogue models with comparable data

Where this car sits in the catalogue

Pass-rate distribution across 248 catalogue models

Things owners say

01The W12 is the ultimate; the V8 is lighter-nosed and nearly as fast; the new PHEV adds silent EV miles.
02Peerless hand-built cabin and effortless pace - the luxury GT benchmark.
03Complex, heavy and costly to maintain; full Bentley history and a specialist inspection are essential.

Safety recalls

Manufacturers occasionally issue safety recalls to fix a fault free of charge. You can check whether the Bentley Continental GT, or your exact vehicle, has any outstanding recalls on the official DVSA service.

Check on GOV.UK

Opens the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency recall checker. Choose the make, model and year of manufacture — no registration needed.

Theft risk

A general indicator from UK 2025 theft data and this car’s characteristics — not a prediction for any one vehicle.

Whole-car theft

Higher

Higher-value cars like this are relay-theft targets — keyless entry can be exploited from the driveway in under a minute.

Parts theft

Higher

Hybrid versions are a catalytic-converter target — a hybrid cat is rich in precious metals and can be cut out in about a minute.

Worth doing

Keep keys in a Faraday pouch and away from the front door to block relay attacks.
A catalytic-converter guard or forensic marking makes a hybrid far less appealing to cut.
A visible steering lock is a cheap, strong deterrent on a frequently-targeted car.

Clean-air zones

Whether driving a Bentley Continental GT into a UK clean-air zone will cost you anything. Rules use the same Euro standard across most zones — petrol from 2006 and diesel from 2015 onwards are exempt; pure electric is always exempt.

Charging zones for cars

City	Area	Daily charge	Likely outcome
London	All of Greater London (within the M25)	£12.50	Likely exempt Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4.
Birmingham	Inside the A4540 Middleway	£8.00	Likely exempt Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4.
Bristol	City centre and part of the Portway	£9.00	Likely exempt Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4.
Glasgow	City centre	—	Likely exempt Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4.
Edinburgh	City centre	—	Likely exempt Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4.
Aberdeen	City centre	—	Likely exempt Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4.
Dundee	City centre	—	Likely exempt Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4.

Zones that don't charge private cars

Bath — City centre (Private cars and motorbikes are not charged).
Bradford — Outer ring road and the Aire Valley (Private cars are not charged).
Sheffield — Inside the A61 inner ring road (Private cars are not charged).
Newcastle & Gateshead — City centres and the Tyne, Swing, High Level and Redheugh bridges (Private cars are not charged).
Portsmouth — Part of the city centre (Applies to taxis, PHVs, buses, coaches and HGVs only).

Model-level guidance only. To check a specific registration, use the official gov.uk clean-air zone checker. Zone charges and boundaries are set by local councils and change over time.

Servicing & the dealer network

How well-supported Bentley is across the UK — a practical read on how easy servicing, parts and warranty work will be to find.

Franchised UK dealers

~20

Very few outlets

Luxury

Network size relative to the UK's largest (Bentley is 0.4% of all franchised outlets)

Very few franchised outlets — main-dealer servicing means travelling to one of a handful of locations, so budget for that.

For context, the UK has roughly 4,500 franchised car-dealer outlets in total, plus about 15,500 independent garages.

Approximate figures, curated from public UK industry sources (NFDA, Car Dealer Magazine). Franchised networks shrink year on year — these indicate network size, not an exact count.

Dimensions & weight

Length

4,400 mm

Width

1,850 mm

Height

1,300 mm

Kerb weight

1,500 kg

Boot

280–320 L

Fuel tank

48 L

How many are still out there

Of every Bentley Continental GT ever registered in the UK, this is what's actively on the road, parked off the road on a SORN, or gone for good.

Total ever registered

17,023

Currently taxed & on road

13,410

79% of all registered

SORN (off road)

3,613

21% of all registered

Scrapped or exported

UK fleet trend — 2014 to 2025

+1.5% vs 2024

11,02313,410

Source: DfT VEH0124 vehicle licensing statistics (year-end 2025) · Updated 1 Jul 2026

Common questions

Bentley Continental GT, answered

Is the Bentley Continental GT ULEZ compliant?: Most petrol Bentley Continental GTs from 2006 and diesels from September 2015 meet the Euro standards for London ULEZ and other UK clean-air zones, so they are generally exempt from the daily charge. Pure-electric versions are always exempt.
What insurance group is the Bentley Continental GT in?: The Bentley Continental GT sits in insurance group 48 of 50, towards the pricier end of the scale. Your actual premium still depends on age, postcode, annual mileage and no-claims history.
Is the Bentley Continental GT reliable?: Our reliability score for the Bentley Continental GT is 87 out of 100 (excellent), derived from DVSA MOT records, with a first-time MOT pass rate of about 92% at the reference age.
What economy does the Bentley Continental GT get?: Expect roughly around 31 mpg combined for a typical Bentley Continental GT, based on official figures and our running-cost model. Real-world figures vary with driving style, load and conditions.
What are the common problems on the Bentley Continental GT?: On the Bentley Continental GT, the issues that come up most by mileage include Tyres & wheels, Brakes and Lighting & signalling. The section above breaks down each one with its typical mileage, repair cost and severity.
How many Bentley Continental GTs are on UK roads?: About 13,410 Bentley Continental GTs are currently taxed and on the road in the UK, from DfT vehicle-licensing data.

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Common questions

Bentley Continental GT, answered from the data

Is the Bentley Continental GT reliable?: The Bentley Continental GT scores 87/100 on Forecourt's MOT-based reliability measure, ahead of 96% of the cars we track. That is computed from 229,284 real DVSA MOT test results.
How much does a used Bentley Continental GT cost?: A 2023 Bentley Continental GT with around 13,617 miles is worth roughly £141,350 today (typical range £123,400–£159,300). Dealer forecourt prices sit higher and part-exchange offers lower; newer or lower-mileage examples cost more.
How quickly does the Bentley Continental GT depreciate?: A new Bentley Continental GT typically loses about 30% of its value over the first three years, then depreciates more slowly. Buying at three to five years old avoids the steepest part of the curve.
What insurance group is the Bentley Continental GT?: The Bentley Continental GT sits in insurance group 48 of 50 — the more expensive end of the scale. Exact premiums depend on the trim (some versions sit a few groups higher or lower), your age, postcode and no-claims history.
What goes wrong on a used Bentley Continental GT?: The most common age-related issues we track for the Bentley Continental GT are: tyres & wheels (typically around over 100k miles, £80-£500 to put right); brakes (typically around over 100k miles, £150-£500 to put right); lighting & signalling (typically around over 100k miles, £15-£120 to put right). A full service history and a recent MOT with no advisories are the best protection.
What does the Bentley Continental GT cost to run?: Expect around 31 mpg combined, £195 a year in road tax, about £290 for a standard annual service. The full cost-of-ownership table above breaks this down per year and per mile for the exact year and mileage you choose.

Answers are generated from this car's Forecourt data — DVSA MOT records, DfT licensing statistics and our valuation model — and update with the weekly data refresh.