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E5 GKB

2012 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,617 mi
Last recorded68,617 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 GKB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 68,617 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 58,113 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 45,853 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 30,374 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 21,325 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 20,156 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 18,628 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 16,955 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 16,955 miles

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

both rear tyres have deep cuts in side wall.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 9,737 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 3,694 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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E5 GKB is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E5 GKB, 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 E5 GKB registered?

E5 GKB is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is E5 GKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 GKB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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