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LJ12 BBU

2012 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

7,549 mi
Last recorded7,549 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 BBU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 7,549 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 9,795 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 9,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 8,101 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 7,664 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 4,440 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 3,708 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 3,608 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 3,608 miles

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

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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LJ12 BBU is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LJ12 BBU, 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 LJ12 BBU registered?

LJ12 BBU is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is LJ12 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 BBU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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