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3 SAM

2016 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,347 mi
Last recorded23,347 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Bentley Continental22,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 SAM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2025 23,347 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 23,232 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 22,843 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 20,054 miles

offside rear tyre has cut on side wall.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 16,170 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 13,121 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also cut in tread. ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 6,298 miles

nearside front tyre and nearside rear tyre have deep cuts in side wall.

offside front tyre has minor cuts in side wall.

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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3 SAM is a 2016 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 22,453 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 3 SAM, 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 10 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 3 SAM registered?

3 SAM is a 2016 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is 3 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 SAM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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