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JA51 BER

2012 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,801 mi
Last recorded42,801 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA51 BER
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2025 42,801 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 42,610 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 42,481 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 42,281 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 39,170 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 37,620 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 31,694 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 25,276 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 16,160 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Sep 2016 14,542 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 12,101 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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JA51 BER is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JA51 BER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JA51 BER registered?

JA51 BER is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is JA51 BER safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA51 BER shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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