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21 BPF

2012 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,657 mi
Last recorded36,657 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 BPF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 36,657 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 34,930 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 34,753 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 33,973 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 32,595 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 28,972 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 26,150 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 24,558 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 24,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 23,338 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 21,445 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 19,452 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 16,975 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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21 BPF is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 29,437 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 21 BPF, 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 14 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 21 BPF registered?

21 BPF is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 December 2012.

Is 21 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 BPF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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