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SF12 BYU

2012 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,002 mi
Last recorded80,002 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF12 BYU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 80,002 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 80,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 72,137 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 64,549 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 57,429 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 48,489 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 39,653 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 39,621 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 34,283 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 31,343 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 25,932 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 19,359 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 10,447 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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SF12 BYU is a 2012 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SF12 BYU, 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 SF12 BYU registered?

SF12 BYU is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is SF12 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF12 BYU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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