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Bentley Arnage

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 6,750 cc

L8 BTYMOT history

L8 BTY is a grey petrol Bentley Arnage first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 52,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

L8 BTY grey Bentley Arnage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2027
Mileage
52,244 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 BTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Bentley
Model
Arnage
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 BTY was last recorded at 52,244 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 1,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,009 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,235 miles
Average per year
2,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,244 miles
  • 2025 – 51,009 miles
  • 2024 – 49,086 miles
  • 2023 – 46,350 miles
  • 2022 – 42,180 miles
  • 2021 – 39,708 miles
  • 2020 – 37,326 miles
  • 2019 – 33,054 miles
  • 2018 – 29,474 miles
  • 2017 – 25,842 miles
  • 2016 – 22,579 miles
  • 2015 – 16,640 miles
  • 2012 – 15,943 miles
  • 2011 – 13,851 miles
  • 2010 – 11,293 miles
  • 2009 – 6,986 miles
  • 2008 – 6,921 miles
  • 2007 – 6,835 miles
  • 2006 – 6,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,244 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge of raised tread (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge of raised tread (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge of raised tread bald

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,244 miles (+1,235)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    52,244 miles
    Test number
    636324720890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge of raised tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge of raised tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass51,009 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    51,009 miles
    Test number
    204096591859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge of raised tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge of raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail50,997 miles (+1,911)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,997 miles
    Test number
    609593006459
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of raised tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of raised tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge of raised tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass49,086 miles (+2,736)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    49,086 miles
    Test number
    339121941919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of raised tread bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge of raised tread bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of raised tread bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge of raised tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass46,350 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    46,350 miles
    Test number
    578597992038
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail46,350 miles (+4,170)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,350 miles
    Test number
    838653298349
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass42,180 miles (+2,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    42,180 miles
    Test number
    241929459234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass39,708 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    39,708 miles
    Test number
    589909147822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    37,326 miles
    Test number
    351505818561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail37,326 miles (+4,272)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,326 miles
    Test number
    399473496680
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass33,054 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,054 miles
    Test number
    417147201090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,474 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    29,474 miles
    Test number
    592231487593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,842 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    25,842 miles
    Test number
    963302760147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,824 miles (+3,245)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    25,824 miles
    Test number
    781118120559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear gas spring suspension unit very hard on rebound.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear gas spring suspension unit very hard on rebound.
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 90% worn.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads 80% worn.

  15. Pass22,579 miles (+5,939)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    22,579 miles
    Test number
    282703175193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,640 miles (+697)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    16,640 miles
    Test number
    127870465118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine warning light illuminated

  17. Pass15,943 miles (+2,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    15,943 miles
    Test number
    367509172437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass13,851 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    13,851 miles
    Test number
    525433981279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,293 miles (+4,307)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    11,293 miles
    Test number
    190092370238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,986 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    6,986 miles
    Test number
    200717089213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,939 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    6,939 miles
    Test number
    662327549138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,921 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    6,921 miles
    Test number
    723057058142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,835 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    6,835 miles
    Test number
    702855367184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass6,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    6,775 miles
    Test number
    560144946117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 BTY

Does L8 BTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 BTY is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 BTY?
The MOT on L8 BTY is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 BTY done?
L8 BTY was recorded at 52,244 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 2,225 miles a year.
Has L8 BTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 BTY has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 BTY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L8 BTY find?
L8 BTY passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge of raised tread; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge of raised tread, and 3 more.

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