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CU12 EPE

2012 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,709 mi
Last recorded40,709 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU12 EPE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 40,709 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 38,557 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 37,414 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 34,715 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 33,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 33,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 22,294 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 19,991 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 16,598 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 15,802 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 13,977 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 8,013 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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CU12 EPE is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CU12 EPE, 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 CU12 EPE registered?

CU12 EPE is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is CU12 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU12 EPE 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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