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LJ12 EKE

2012 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,397 mi
Last recorded14,397 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 EKE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 14,397 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 14,258 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 13,939 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 13,231 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 12,787 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 12,115 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 11,542 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 10,464 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 8,666 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 8,665 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

cannot open bonnet

Pass 2 Mar 2015 5,304 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 EKE is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EKE, 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 EKE registered?

LJ12 EKE is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 April 2012.

Is LJ12 EKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 EKE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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