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2016 Bentley Bentayga 6.0L Petrol · 7 CDS

7 CDS

2016 Bentley Bentayga (6.0L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2016. Recorded mileage 36,798 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BENTLEY BENTAYGA
Year / Origin
2016
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 24 Jan 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
Recorded Mileage
36,798 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 6.0L
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24 Jan 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Feb 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
5950cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistent history of clean MOT passes. The most recent test conducted on 7 January 2026 at 36,798 miles returned no defects or advisories. This indicates a remarkably stable maintenance trend where the vehicle has consistently met minimum safety standards without the development of recurring mechanical failures or structural degradation over the last five testing cycles. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,680 miles per year. Data shows a significant stationary period between June 2022 and January 2024, where the car covered only 103 miles in nearly twenty months. However, the usage increased sharply between January 2024 and January 2025, with 8,900 miles recorded in that single twelve-month period. While the low annual mileage reduces wear on high-duty drivetrain and engine components, the long periods of sitting can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid chemistry. Because the MOT record shows no flagged faults, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components sensitive to low-mileage storage. Particular attention should be paid to flat spots on tyres and potential corrosion on brake discs due to the lack of regular use. The air suspension system requires a thorough check for leaks or perished bushings, as these components can dry out when the vehicle remains stationary for extended durations. The lack of recorded advisories suggests the vehicle has been kept in a protected environment, but the jump in recent usage warrants a check of recent fluid levels and service intervals to ensure the mechanical health matches the clean inspection history.
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7 CDS Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
  • 36,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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7 CDS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Oct 2026, 16:31
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Bentley Bentayga (7 CDS) between June 2022 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

7 CDS Mileage History

  1. 01/06/202221,801 mi
  2. 25/01/202421,904 mi+103 mi
  3. 21/01/202530,794 mi+8,890 mi
  4. 07/01/202636,798 mi+6,004 mi

Average of roughly 4,161 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Outstanding recall notice
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