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LJ12 BDU

2012 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,753 mi
Last recorded18,753 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 BDU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026 18,753 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 17,298 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 16,147 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 14,473 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 13,307 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 12,022 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2020 11,207 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 10,416 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 9,641 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 8,566 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut in tread

Slight kerb damage to N/S/F tyre outer side wall

Slight kerb damage to O/S/R tyre outer side wall

Pass 18 Feb 2016 7,621 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 6,378 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 BDU is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Grey 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 BDU, 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 LJ12 BDU registered?

LJ12 BDU is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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