2016 Bentley Bentayga 6.0L Petrol · MA16 HBE

The 2016 Bentley Bentayga presents a stable and largely reassuring roadworthiness profile, culminating in a clean pass on 7 March 2024 at 73,794 miles with zero defects recorded. That same day also produced a failed test for a nearside rear tyre below the 1.6mm legal minimum, but the immediate retest pass confirms the defect was rectified promptly. The overall maintenance trend is stable, with no recurring mechanical or structural failures across the recorded history. The vehicle has not developed a pattern of worsening faults, and the most recent clean bill of health is a strong indicator of current mechanical integrity. The mileage progression tells a consistent story of moderate, typical use for a luxury SUV of this age. Between the December 2021 test at 51,921 miles and the January 2023 test at 64,945 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 13,000 miles in just over twelve months. The subsequent jump to 73,794 miles by March 2024 represents approximately 8,850 miles in fourteen months, indicating a slight reduction in annual mileage but nothing alarming. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of neglect. The annualised average of around 7,400 miles sits comfortably within expected parameters for this class of vehicle. The advisory for rear brake pads wearing thin in December 2021 at 51,921 miles is a routine consumable item and not a cause for concern, particularly given the clean brake-related result in the most recent test. The January 2023 failure for a supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicating a fault is more noteworthy, as airbag or seatbelt pretensioner issues can be intermittent and expensive to diagnose. A prospective buyer should verify that the SRS warning lamp illuminates briefly on ignition and extinguishes correctly, and should request a diagnostic scan for stored fault codes in the restraint system module. The nearside rear tyre failure in March 2024, while minor, warrants a close inspection of all four tyres for uneven wear patterns that could point to alignment or suspension geometry issues on a vehicle of this weight and power. Beyond the documented record, a physical inspection should focus on the structural underside for corrosion, particularly around subframes, suspension mounting points, and exhaust mounting brackets, as these are common failure points on high-value SUVs that may see mixed road conditions. The air suspension system, if fitted, should be cycled through its ride height settings and checked for leaks or slow deflation. Given the vehicle's performance capability, a thorough assessment of brake disc thickness, caliper operation, and driveshaft gaiters during any pre-purchase inspection is advisable. The MOT record alone cannot substitute for a hands-on mechanical evaluation, but it does confirm that this example has been maintained to a reasonable standard with no persistent defects.