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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Bentley S3. Check any S3 by registration number below.

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85.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-7.1%

vs Bentley Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Bentley S3 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Bentley S3 has an average MOT pass rate of 85.2%, which is 7.1 percentage points below the Bentley brand average of 92.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the S3 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Bentley S3, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Bentley S3 performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 27 vehicles

85.2%Excellent
Bentley average: 92.3%
Mileage at 5yr

55k mi

Other Bentley Models

Compare MOT reliability across Bentley models.

Bentley Continental Gt V8 Auto

94.6% pass rate

Bentley Continental Gtc

98.9% pass rate

Bentley Arnage

91.9% pass rate

Bentley Continental Gt Speed Auto

96.2% pass rate

Bentley Azure

93.4% pass rate

Bentley Mulsanne

93.0% pass rate

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Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Bentley S3

Bentley S3 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Bentley S3 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Bentley S3?
The average MOT pass rate for the Bentley S3 is 85.2% compared to the Bentley average of 92.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Bentley S3?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Bentley S3 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.2%, the Bentley S3 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Bentley S3?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Bentley S3?
Typical mileage for the Bentley S3: 55,190 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used S3 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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