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DW11 SPY

2012 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,835 mi
Last recorded83,835 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW11 SPY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 83,835 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear tyres getting close to wear indicators

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 79,538 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 79,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 79,467 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 76,590 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 75,801 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 75,460 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 72,173 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 69,842 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 69,281 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 55,123 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 37,744 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have outer sidewall damage but no chords exposed.

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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DW11 SPY is a 2012 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 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 DW11 SPY, 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 DW11 SPY registered?

DW11 SPY is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is DW11 SPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW11 SPY 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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