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D4 YLM

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

77,962 mi
Last recorded77,962 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 YLM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 77,962 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 74,330 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 72,401 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 70,829 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 69,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 69,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 67,461 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 64,713 miles

Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 61,109 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 57,480 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 54,624 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 52,802 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 51,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 45,062 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,248 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,428 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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D4 YLM is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 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 D4 YLM, 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 18 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D4 YLM registered?

D4 YLM is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is D4 YLM safe to buy?

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