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LJ12 BDZ

2012 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,665 mi
Last recorded44,665 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 44,665 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 43,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 42,993 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 42,562 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2022 40,619 miles

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

nearside front tyre has minor cuts on side wall.

Fail 11 Oct 2022 40,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

nearside front tyre has minor cuts on side wall.

Pass 15 Oct 2021 36,793 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 32,500 miles

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 30,445 miles

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2018 26,231 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 22,266 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 18,515 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 15,926 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,935 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 BDZ is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 BDZ, 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 BDZ registered?

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

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