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K123 DSH

2012 Bentley Continental

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests31 (28 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.3%

Mileage

84,085 mi
Last recorded84,085 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 DSH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

28 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 84,085 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2026 55,284 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2026 81,064 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 53,668 miles

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Tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Pass 8 Jan 2025 76,908 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 51,060 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 72,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 50,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 67,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 47,327 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 64,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 44,620 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 59,158 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 44,478 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 55,136 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 42,208 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 48,837 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 39,590 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 39,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2018 41,222 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 41,198 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 35,715 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 59,979 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut in side wall

Pass 3 Mar 2016 55,873 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 19,712 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 31,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 28,678 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 28,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 28,508 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 24,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 22,200 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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K123 DSH is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.3%.

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 K123 DSH, 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 K123 DSH registered?

K123 DSH is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is K123 DSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K123 DSH shows 31 tests with a 90.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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