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AM54 LYM

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,411 mi
Last recorded103,411 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM54 LYM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 103,411 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 101,580 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 97,596 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 91,075 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 91,074 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 89,643 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 88,613 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 87,567 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 87,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 84,496 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 80,498 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 80,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 76,751 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,137 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 63,205 miles

Nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Offside outer sill damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2013 55,527 miles

Both front tyres perishing/cracking in tread and have cuts in treads

Fuel cap filler full of water

Fail 3 Jul 2013 55,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Both front tyres perishing/cracking in tread and have cuts in treads

Fuel cap filler full of water

Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,230 miles

Fuel cap filler full of water

Head lamp washers not working?

Offside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Slight damage to outer edge of nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2012 47,230 miles

Fuel cap filler full of water

Head lamp washers not working?

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Slight damage to outer edge of nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,593 miles

Centre of offside outer sill damaged

Cut in tread of nearside front tyre

Pass 11 May 2010 25,672 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 22,700 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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AM54 LYM is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 42,174 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AM54 LYM, 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 20 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM54 LYM registered?

AM54 LYM is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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