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M5 YSE

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,482 mi
Last recorded29,482 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 YSE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 29,482 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 25,057 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 23,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 22,960 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2022 21,910 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 15,800 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 15,326 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 15,026 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 12,613 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 11,425 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 9,750 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 9,054 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 7,950 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 6,954 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 5,695 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 2,950 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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M5 YSE 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 100%.

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 M5 YSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 YSE registered?

M5 YSE is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 October 2008.

Is M5 YSE safe to buy?

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