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3 EDR

2012 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,568 mi
Last recorded34,568 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 EDR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 34,568 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 32,416 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 29,054 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 27,012 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 27,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 22,068 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 17,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 14,750 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 14,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 12,569 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Aug 2016 10,057 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Aug 2015 7,356 miles

top & bottom trays fitted

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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3 EDR is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 3 EDR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3 EDR registered?

3 EDR is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is 3 EDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 EDR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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