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AW12 DKW

2016 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,825 mi
Last recorded40,825 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Bentley Continental22,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW12 DKW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 40,825 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 40,825 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 38,219 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 35,386 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 31,886 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 27,686 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 23,759 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 19,860 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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AW12 DKW is a 2016 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 22,453 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 AW12 DKW, 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 10 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AW12 DKW registered?

AW12 DKW is a 2016 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is AW12 DKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW12 DKW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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