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LJ12 BCU

2012 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,063 mi
Last recorded69,063 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 BCU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 69,063 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 65,419 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 58,363 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 52,447 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 45,926 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 37,779 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 35,709 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 31,250 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 30,100 miles

tyres osr5mm nsf4mm nsr6mm nsf3mm

Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,014 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 27,109 miles

rear tyres close to wear bands

Pass 28 Apr 2015 22,398 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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LJ12 BCU is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LJ12 BCU, 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 BCU registered?

LJ12 BCU is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is LJ12 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 BCU shows 12 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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