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M3 ARW

2001 Bentley Azure

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

46,093 mi
Last recorded46,093 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Bentley Azure27,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 ARW
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 46,093 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 46,081 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 45,985 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 45,908 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 45,793 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 45,793 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 45,307 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 44,050 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 42,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres cracking in between tread

Pass 31 Mar 2016 42,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 42,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

four wheel centre trim covers fitted.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 40,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre treads cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 40,005 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tyre treads cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 39,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

four wheel centre trim covers fitted.

n/s front,o/s front and o/s rear tyres all starting to perish and split.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 38,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

four wheel centre trim covers fitted.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 37,793 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,287 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

four wheel centre trims fitted at the time of the test.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,862 miles

both rear tyres are starting to perish in the tread area.

four wheel centre covers fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,338 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,453 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 35,453 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,048 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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M3 ARW is a 2001 Bentley Azure in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 27,085 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M3 ARW, 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 25 years old, this Bentley Azure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M3 ARW registered?

M3 ARW is a 2001 Bentley Azure, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is M3 ARW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 ARW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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