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51 M

2011 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,353 mi
Last recorded17,353 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 M
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 17,353 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 16,122 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 13,222 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 12,470 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 11,746 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 11,746 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 11,114 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 8,014 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 5,596 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 3,819 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 3,471 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 3,190 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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51 M is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2011 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 31,544 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 51 M, 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 15 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 51 M registered?

51 M is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 November 2011.

Is 51 M safe to buy?

The MOT history for 51 M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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