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JM56 YYY

2014 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

80,739 mi
Last recorded80,739 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Bentley Continental25,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM56 YYY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 80,739 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2025 106,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH UPPER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM LEFT ON TREAD 235/60/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective CRACKED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH UPPER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 106,568 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH UPPER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM LEFT ON TREAD 235/60/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM LEFT ON TREAD 235/60/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective CRACKED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH UPPER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8MM LEFT ON TREAD 235/60/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2025 79,292 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 97,191 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 77,990 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 85,137 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 75,581 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 81,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at bottom of caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at bottom of caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 72,326 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 74,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 63,372 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 70,386 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 59,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 63,317 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 48,120 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 55,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 40,009 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 47,282 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 31,820 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 37,691 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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JM56 YYY is a 2014 Bentley Continental in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2014 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 25,593 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JM56 YYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 12 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JM56 YYY registered?

JM56 YYY is a 2014 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 January 2014.

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