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YM04 GWM

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,574 mi
Last recorded68,574 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 GWM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 68,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 68,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 64,596 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 57,958 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 57,818 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 53,723 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,229 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,402 miles

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 7 Jan 2014 53,043 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 53,026 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 46,109 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 23,649 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 17,017 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 13,501 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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YM04 GWM is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YM04 GWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM04 GWM registered?

YM04 GWM is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is YM04 GWM safe to buy?

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