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M16 XMM

1998 Bentley Azure

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,729 mi
Last recorded52,729 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Azure34,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 XMM
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 52,729 miles

Nearside Front play in steering

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 52,727 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 52,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 52,136 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 51,333 miles

Front brake pads worn to legal limit. Both sets.

O/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 31 May 2019 49,968 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 48,910 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 47,986 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 47,986 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 47,955 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 47,130 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,108 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 46,850 miles
Pass 28 May 2011
Pass 8 Apr 2010 75,136 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Azure?

Based on 5,991 MOT tests across 459 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
686
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
459
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 121
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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M16 XMM is a 1998 Bentley Azure in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 34,297 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 Azure fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M16 XMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Azure typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Bentley Azure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M16 XMM registered?

M16 XMM is a 1998 Bentley Azure, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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