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L16 NJE

2012 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,329 mi
Last recorded56,329 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 NJE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 56,329 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 54,026 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

Pass 27 Sep 2023 47,604 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 41,900 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 37,060 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 34,441 miles

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

Offside Rear has cracks in tread pattern

Pass 19 Sep 2019 32,816 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 28,397 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 22,850 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 17,549 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 16,548 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 16,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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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L16 NJE is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Black with a 3,993cc 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 L16 NJE, 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 L16 NJE registered?

L16 NJE is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is L16 NJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 NJE 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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